Back Kanurennsport-Weltmeisterschaften 1998 German Campeonato Mundial de Piragüismo en Aguas Tranquilas de 1998 Spanish Championnats du monde de course en ligne de canoë-kayak de 1998 French 1998-as síkvízi kajak-kenu világbajnokság Hungarian Campionati mondiali di canoa/kayak 1998 Italian VM i padling 1998 NB Mistrzostwa Świata w Kajakarstwie 1998 Polish Чемпионат мира по гребле на байдарках и каноэ 1998 Russian Sprintvärldsmästerskapen i kanotsport 1998 Swedish
| Host city |  Szeged, Hungary |
|---|---|
The 1998 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Szeged, Hungary.
The men's competition consisted of nine Canadian (single paddle, open boat) and nine kayak events. Women competed in eight events, all in kayak.
This was the 29th championships in canoe sprint.