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Saudi Arabia 1997

Saudi Arabia 1997


Saudi Arabia 1997: Brazil burn bright


What could the others do to stop a team with the likes of Dida, Cafú, Roberto Carlos, Dunga, Denilson (player of the tournament) Ronaldo and Romario in its ranks? In short, not much. Brazil and their constellation of stars burned bright under the desert sun at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the other sides simply could not stand the heat.

    • Winner: Brazil
    • Runners-Up: Australia
    • Third: Czech Republic
    • Fourth: Uruguay
    • adidas Golden Ball: DENILSON (BRA)
    • adidas Golden Shoe: ROMARIO (BRA)
    • FIFA Fair Play award: South Africa


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