Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who scored the first Golden Goal in World Cup history.

  1. Sol Campbell

  2. Alan Shearer

  3. Diego Simeone

  4. Laurent Blanc
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Explanation

Laurent Blanc scored the first golden goal in World Cup history during the 1998 round of 16 match between France and Paraguay. The golden goal rule, where the first goal in extra time ended the match immediately, was introduced in 1998 and abolished after the 2002 tournament. Blanc's goal in the 113th minute sent France through to the quarter-finals.

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