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International Caps

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1982

International Caps

Platini, Michel · Seville · Midfielder

Captains France at the 1982 World Cup and scores from the penalty spot in the dramatic semi-final against West Germany.

1986

International Caps

Platini, Michel · Guadalajara · Midfielder

Scores France's equalizer against Brazil in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final before the French win on penalties.

1998

International Caps

Thuram, Lilian · Saint-Denis · Defender

Plays an essential defensive role in France's 1998 World Cup-winning side after scoring twice in the semi-final against Croatia.

International Caps

Desailly, Marcel · Saint-Denis · Defender

Starts the 1998 World Cup final for France and helps protect the hosts' lead before being sent off in the second half.

International Caps

Petit, Emmanuel · Saint-Denis · Forward

Scores France's third goal in the 1998 World Cup final to seal a 3-0 victory over Brazil.

International Caps

Barthez, Fabien · Saint-Denis · Goalkeeper

Keeps a clean sheet against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final and provides a secure last line of defence.

International Caps

Zidane, Zinedine · Saint-Denis · Midfielder

Heads two goals for France against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final, helping the hosts claim their first title.

2006

International Caps

Henry, Thierry · Hanover · Forward

Scores the decisive goal against Brazil in France's 2006 World Cup quarter-final after meeting a free kick from Zidane.

International Caps

Zidane, Zinedine · Berlin · Midfielder

Opens the scoring from the penalty spot against Italy in the 2006 World Cup final before being sent off in extra time.

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