His final World Championship appearance came in 1998 , when he lost 8 -- 10 to eventual champion John Higgins in the first round .
Ferguson again qualified for the World Championship in 1996 , again losing in the first round .
Ferguson 's World Championship   Championship appearance came in 1998 , when he lost 8 -- 10 to eventual champion John Higgins in the round round .
Ferguson again qualified for the World Championship in 1996 , again losing in the first round .