The 1998 FIFA World Cup group stage saw Spain secure a commanding 6-1 victory over Bulgaria.
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Jan 21, 2026 · 09:06 FIFA World Cup 1998 🕒︎ 1 min read EN

The match began with a swift Spanish goal from Fernando Hierro, capitalizing on a defensive error by Bulgaria . Luis Enrique opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the 6th minute, immediately establishing Spain 's lead.

Bulgaria struggled to mount a sustained offensive, and their attempts were largely unsuccessful. Emil Kostadinov scored for the visitors in the 18th minute, a moment of frustration for the Spanish team.

The second half saw a relentless Spanish attack, with Fernando Morientes adding a crucial third goal in the 55th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Carlos Aguilera's yellow card for Spain further fueled the Spanish dominance.

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Georgi Bachev then leveled the score with a late goal in the 88th minute, but it was Spain's Julen Guerrero who secured the final goal with a 90+4th minute strike, completing the scoreline.

Georgi Bachev then leveled the score with a late goal in the 88th minute, but it was Spain's Julen Guerrero who secured the final goal with a 90+4th minute strike, completing the scoreline.

The match at Stade Félix-Bollaert demonstrated a strong Spanish team showcasing tactical prowess and capitalizing on opportunities.

The result solidified Spain's position in the group, setting them up for a promising remainder of the tournament.

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