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Hommage a Jacques Chirac , coupe du monde 98 (L'OLYMPIEN )In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Chirac and the 98 squad” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1421 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Chirac and the 98 squad” meme mean?
It stands for the person who goes with the flow while pretending to be familiar with the subject. Surrounded by a crowd chanting names, Chirac seems to follow by ear and stumble on every syllable, a sudden and very human blank. People use it for someone nodding along in a conversation they know nothing about, a guest singing without knowing the lyrics, or a coworker repeating the name of a file they never opened. The teasing stays friendly, because the scene itself is charming.
Where does the “Chirac and the 98 squad” meme come from?
The 1998 FIFA World Cup final was played on 12 July 1998 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, where France beat Brazil 3-0. Before kickoff, the French players are introduced one by one. In the footage that became famous, President Jacques Chirac accompanies the announcement of the names, which led many viewers to joke that he did not know them all. Several YouTube channels reposted the clip, sometimes under a karaoke-style title. It then became a meme, used as a caption or an edit whenever someone fakes mastery of a subject.
- 12 July 1998World Cup final at the Stade de France: France beat Brazil 3-0 for their first world title.
How to use the “Chirac and the 98 squad” meme
- Post the clip for anyone repeating a technical word they do not understand.
- Caption a guest who sings along without knowing the lyrics.
- React to a coworker who agrees in a meeting without reading the file.
- Comment on a group photo where one person pretends to recognize everybody.
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The “Chirac and the 98 squad” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @arracheurdanus |
How to get the “Chirac and the 98 squad” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Chirac and the 98 squad comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
The reprint of the “Chirac and the 98 squad” card
The “Chirac and the 98 squad” card was reprinted as Epic (No. 2,494). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was rare. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chirac 1998 meme?
It is a clip from the 1998 World Cup final where Jacques Chirac repeats the names of the announced French players, seemingly without knowing all of them.
When was the 1998 World Cup final?
It was played on 12 July 1998 at the Stade de France, where France beat Brazil 3-0.
How do you use this meme?
To point at someone pretending to know a subject, in an affectionate rather than harsh way.
How do I get the Chirac and the 98 squad meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Chirac and the 98 squad” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Chirac and the 98 squad card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Finale de la Coupe du monde de football 1998 · checked on October 18, 2026.
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