World Cup Predictions: Christian Karembeu
Published 4 May 2026
Just imagine for a second: You’re walking out onto the pitch to the roar of the Stade de France, as one of 11 players chosen to quell Brazil’s samba magic and win a World Cup on home soil.
Alongside Zidane, Desailly, Deschamps, et al, Christian Karembeu and France had the 1998 World Cup final won by half-time.
That’s some tournament pedigree. So who better to make predictions about this summer’s tournament?
We sat down with the former Real Madrid midfielder to talk about his favourite World Cup shirts, France’s hopes in 2026, teams to watch, and more.
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