Christian Karembeu spoke exclusively with FIFA about France’s unforgettable 1998 World Cup triumph and his hopes for Didier Deschamps’ team this year.

In the 1998 World Cup final, Ronaldo stumbled, while Zidane shone, leading France to a 3-0 victory over Brazil. Both are top nations entering this year's WC.

France lifted the World Cup for the first time in 1998, famously defeating Brazil on home soil in a final remembered as much for Ronaldo’s mysterious pre-kickoff disappearance as for the game itself.

Croatia’s Davor Suker, who topped the scoring charts at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, relives the six show-stopping strikes that earned him the coveted crown.