1998 World Lacrosse Championship
The 1998 World Lacrosse Championship was the eighth edition of the international men's lacrosse championship. The event took place in Baltimore, Maryland, under the auspices of the International Lacrosse Federation. 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 lacrosse team|United States] successfully defended their title for the fifth consecutive time, defeating Canada 15–14 in double overtime in the final. The championship game – in which Canada 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.Awards
All World Team
The International Lacrosse Federation named an All World Team at the conclusion of the championship, along with four other individual awards.;Goalkeeper
Chris Sanderson
;Defence
Brian Voelker
David Morrow
Terry Sparks
;Midfield
Gary Gait
Ryan Wade
John Tavares
;Attack
Mark Millon
Darren Lowe
Tom Marechek
Best Positional Players
Chris Sanderson - GoalkeeperBrian Voelker - Defence
Gary Gait - Midfield
Mark Millon - Attack