 In the first of Romania's group stage matches, a 3–1 win against Colombia, Hagi provided two assists and scored one of the most memorable goals of the tournament, curling in a 40-yard lob over Colombian goalkeeper Óscar Córdoba who was caught out of position; the goal was later voted the fifth greatest World Cup goal in a FIFAworldcup.com poll.Hagi was named in the Team of the Tournament for his performances.Four years later, he captained Romania at the 1998 World Cup; Hagi initially communicated that France '98 would be his final tournament.