EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 26 MIN
FRANCE 98: The Birth of a Legend
from Legacy · host GOAL
From the heartbreaks of Seville and Bulgaria to the night Zidane lifted the trophy in Paris: this story, based on a feature written by Naim Beneddra, looks back at the 1998 French national team and how that team broke its curse and forged a winning identity that still defines Les Bleus today. This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast following the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From the heartbreaks of Seville and Bulgaria to the night Zidane lifted the trophy in Paris: this story, based on a feature written by Naim Beneddra, looks back at the 1998 French national team and how that team broke its curse and forged a winning identity that still defines Les Bleus today. This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast following the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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