BBC MAKES 1998 WORLD CUP MATCH AVAILABLE ON IPLAYER
The BBC has made available a recording of the 1998 FIFA World Cup last-16 match between England and Argentina on BBC iPlayer. The match featured performances by Michael Owen and David Beckham, with a penalty shootout forming part of the contest. The content is accessible to users within the United Kingdom only.
The match took place during the 1998 World Cup tournament. BBC iPlayer hosts a collection of classic World Cup matches from various editions of the competition. The availability of archived World Cup footage on the BBC's streaming service forms part of the broadcaster's sports programming.
The BBC is currently following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with users able to subscribe to updates on the tournament, football generally, and the England men's football team through the service's topic-follow feature. The broadcaster's World Cup coverage includes materials from previous tournaments alongside its coverage of forthcoming editions.