Despite playing a central role in the establishment of the World Cup, France had always fallen short at the tournament. After a strong start to the tournament it was hosting for the second time, France struggled in the knockout stages. But France strolled to its maiden title , two first-half headers from the great Zinedine Zidane easing the nerves in the Stade de France. Years later, Ronaldo said he had a seizure earlier in the day. Whatever happened, Ronaldo was a very different player that night and Brazil was a very different team.

Source: ABC News May 20, 2018 11:15 UTC