Football at the 1998 Asian Games was held in Thailand from 30 November to 19 December 1998. 24 countries participated in the football competition.
Iran won the men's gold medal with the skeleton of the team that played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France with addition of some new players. Iran won the goal medal defeating Kuwait in the final 2âÂÂ0. China beat the host team Thailand 3âÂÂ0 in the bronze medal match to finish third.
China won the women's competition after beating North Korea 1âÂÂ0 after the extra time.
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