Once Upon a World Cup: France 1998 - Uniting a Nation (re-mastered)

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Remastered Episode: Uniting a Nation | France 1998 World Cup Team

As we get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccer Bedtime Stories is launching a special series celebrating unforgettable World Cup stories, legendary teams, and historic soccer moments.

In this remastered episode, we travel back to the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, when the host nation captured its first World Cup title. Led by Zinedine Zidane, Didier Deschamps, Lilian Thuram, and a golden generation of French footballers, Les Bleus carried the hopes of a nation all the way to the final.

From the pressure of hosting the tournament to the unforgettable France vs Brazil 1998 World Cup Final, this episode tells the story of unity, identity, belief, and the night France became world champions for the first time.

Perfect for young soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves World Cup history, this remastered Soccer Bedtime Stories episode begins our journey toward 2026 by looking back at a team that showed how soccer can unite a nation.

Listen now to Soccer Bedtime Stories: Uniting a Nation | France 1998 World Cup Team

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