July 15, 2018
France won the World Cup for the second time in their history after defeating Croatia 4-2 in a dramatic and controversial final in Moscow.
In a match that just about had everything, France became only the sixth nation to win the World Cup more than once, with Croatia missing out on the opportunity to win their first world crown. With six goals, a VAR-awarded penalty, a politically-motivated pitch invasion and one of te youngest squads to achieve greatest, there was no shortage of talking points.
France took the lead when Mario Mandzukic headed into his own net only for Ivan Perisic to bring the game to life with an equaliser. However, he was penalised for handball in his own area and Antoine Griezmann converted the penalty, before Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe completed the win for France - though captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris still had time for a howler to gift Croatia a consolation goal.
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Liam Twomey reports as Kylian Mbappe drew praise from the only other player to score in a World Cup final whilst still in his teens. Pele.
'Welcome to the club' - Pele praises Kylian Mbappe for becoming the second teenager to score in a World Cup final
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Ivan Perisic. A goal and a handball that defined the game. Jack Pitt-Brooke takes a closer look at one of Croatia's biggest stars
Why Ivan Perisic was the World Cup final's most decisive player
6 minutes ago
Time flies when you're having fun, and the 64 games of this World Cup have flown by.
9 minutes ago
Oliver Carroll takes a closer look at the hosts, and the way this World Cup has played out in a country many feared entering just a month ago.
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Well what a World Cup it has been. From giants toppled, hosts surprising, England winning a penalty shootout and a six-goal thriller of a World Cup final. It seems such a shame we must wait four (and a half) years for another.
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Ultimately France won, and the most worrying thing for the rest of the world is that this team were far from their best. Still young - younger than England's side which we have all waxed lyrical about - France's best players are likely to play two, three or in Kylian Mbappe's case even four more World Cups, with European Championships in between. Could this be the start of a dominance like the Germans?
22 minutes ago
The Croatian contingent not a fan of Harry Kane (surprise, surprise)
Kane's name booed at World Cup final as he is named Golden Boot winner
23 minutes ago
You know when you think it's been a great World Cup and then Paul Pogba brings out the dab whilst holding the World Cup? Yeah, me too.
25 minutes ago
World Cup final 2018: The story of the game as France beat Croatia in thriller by Charlotte Hodges
The story of the game as France win the World Cup
27 minutes ago
The Croatian contingent not a fan of Harry Kane (surprise, surprise)
Kane's name booed at World Cup final as he is named Golden Boot winner
28 minutes ago
You know when you think it's been a great World Cup and then Paul Pogba brings out the dab whilst holding the World Cup? Yeah, me too.
29 minutes ago
I'm sure they'll be absolutely delighted...
29 minutes ago
Here's the one, two, three for the World Cup Golden Ball
31 minutes ago
A recap of the awards at the end of this tournament, focusing on the rising star of Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe wins Fifa Young Player Award
34 minutes ago
The fireworks emerge from the dull and gloomy skies that have drenched celebrations for the French. Not that they care.
36 minutes ago
Tears, but pride too. Croatia went further than anyone, even they, could have anticipated
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39 minutes ago
Hugo Lloris and France lift the World Cup for just the second time in their history!
40 minutes ago
The president of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, is presenting a gracious figure as she individually congratulates the French players. Classy.
43 minutes ago
Now the French step up to get their gold medals and prepare to lift that incredible trophy. Everyone is absolutely drenched. Someone get a tent up quick.
44 minutes ago
Croatia collect their silver medals.
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