{"product_id":"telecarte-vintage-coupe-du-monde-98-lyon-carte-telephonique-retro-football","title":"Vintage Télécarte World Cup 98 Lyon – retro football phone card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Visual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card, also known as a télécarte, is an iconic collectible from the 1990s, associated with the 1998 FIFA World Cup hosted in France. The visible side features a colorful graphic design in blue, green, white, and black tones, with a stylized illustration evoking a night match. The upper part displays the inscription \"Télécarte 50\", indicating a capacity of 50 units, and includes an electronic chip characteristic of French phone cards from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlights the name \"LYON\", one of the tournament's host cities, against a night-blue background dotted with points evoking stars and colored circles (yellow and red), as well as a black urban silhouette reminiscent of Lyon's skyline. In the lower left, a black and white soccer ball occupies a central place in the composition, reinforcing the item's sporting identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn white letters, the inscription \"COUPE DU MONDE FRANCE 98\" is visible, emphasizing the historic event. The card's surface shows a smooth finish with a slight glossy effect, typical of plastic phone cards from the late 20th century. No other details, logos, or text are visible on this side, with the exception of the chip and the graphic elements described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card shows some signs of use, including fine scratches visible from certain angles, which is common for this type of used item. The overall design remains perfectly legible, and the colors are well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card embodies both the history of French telecommunications and a highlight of international football, making it an authentic souvenir of the 1998 World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Some signs of use and scratches visible on the illustrated side, but the legibility and overall structure are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 1998 World Cup was the first edition organized in France since 1938 and saw the national team win its first world title. Chip phone cards were widely used for public calls at the time, and many limited series were issued to commemorate the event, each dedicated to a host city or significant moments of the tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller specializing in vintage and retro items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: France 98 phone card, football phonecard, World Cup 1998, vintage chip card, Lyon World Cup, retro collectible card, 90s telecom, soccer phonecard, urban football card, France 98 memorabilia, event phone card, chip phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243233366343,"sku":"a4965bb8-618e-4aea-b56e-726d746feb44","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_7e63a407-c6ff-4c79-866b-6d2e8c5a49a1.jpg?v=1782602105","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-vintage-coupe-du-monde-98-lyon-carte-telephonique-retro-football","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}