Kazakhstan national team debuted in FIFA’s official tournament by participating in the XVI World Cup France-98 qualifying round and winning the first stage group of the Asian qualifying part.

Semipalatinsk’s “Yelimai” won the “Shtakkerau -97” International tournament in Germany after 2:0 victory in the final match against FC “Swarovski-Tirol” from Tirol (Austria).

FC “Yelimai” from Semipalatinsk won the bronze prize of the “Turkmenbashi Cup” international tournament.