1998 Torneo di Viareggio
| 50° Torneo di Viareggio | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Italy |
| City | Viareggio |
| Dates | February 8, 1998 - February 23, 1998 |
| Teams | 32 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Torino
|
| Runners-up |
 Irineu
|
| Third place |
Bologna
|
| Fourth place |
Milan
|
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 64 |
| Goals scored | 137 (2.14 per match) |
The 1998 winners of the Torneo di Viareggio (in English, the Viareggio Tournament, officially the Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale), the annual youth football tournament held in Viareggio, Tuscany, are listed below.
The 32 teams are seeded in 8 groups. Each team from a group meets the others in a single tie. The winning club and runners-up from each group progress to the final knockout stage. All matches in the final rounds are single tie. The Round of 16 envisions penalties and no extra time, while the rest of the final round matches include 30 minutes extra time and penalties to be played if the draw between teams still holds. Semifinal losing teams play 3rd-place final with penalties after regular time. The winning sides play the final with extra time and repeat the match if the draw holds.
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