The 1998

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was the eighth edition of the international men's

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championship. The event took place in

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under the auspices of the

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. This was the second time that the tournament was held in Baltimore, following the 1982 tournament. Eleven teams competed in the event in two divisions. The

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successfully defended their title for the fifth consecutive time, defeating Canada 15–14 in double overtime in the final. The championship game – in which

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overcame a ten-goal deficit in the third quarter to force overtime – is considered by some to be the most exciting lacrosse game in history. Australia beat the Iroquois team 17–5 for third place.

Pool play

For the pool play phase of the tournament, the teams were divided into two divisions – five in the top Blue Division and six in the Red Division. Only Blue Division participants were able to compete for the championship.

Blue Division

Red Division

Championship Round

Consolation Round

5th-8th Place

9th Place

Final standings

References

External links

World Lacrosse

{{World Lacrosse Championship

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