Question: did thierry henry play in 1998 world cup final

Answer: Yes, After a tentative start to his Monaco career, Henry was named the French Young Footballer of the Year in 1996, and in the 1996--97 season, his solid performances helped the club win the Ligue 1 title. During the 1997--98 season, he was instrumental in leading his club to the UEFA Champions League semi-final, setting a French record by scoring seven goals in the competition. By his third season, he had received his first cap for the national team, and was part of the winning team in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He continued to impress at his tenure with Monaco, and in his five seasons with the French club, the young winger scored 20 league goals in 105 appearances.