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France national football team
World Cup | Final
Jul 15, 2018 at 4pm UK
 
Croatia national football team

4-2

Mandzukic (18' og.), Griezmann (38' pen.), Pogba (59'), Mbappe (65')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Perisic (28'), Mandzukic (69')
Reaction
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante after sustaining an injury in the game against Huddersfield Town on May 9, 2018
Didier Deschamps: N'Golo Kante had a "horrible" World Cup final
Didier Deschamps admits that N'Golo Kante was not his usual self in France's World Cup final win over Croatia, but is pleased with the midfielder's previous displays.
Jul 22, 17:25
Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren "mad" about World Cup final pitch invasion
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren hits out at the four members of Russian activist group Pussy Riot who invaded the pitch during Sunday's World Cup final clash with France.
Jul 16, 21:55
Olivier Giroud congratulates Antoine Griezmann after his penalty goal during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Olivier Giroud tips France to dominate for years following World Cup triumph
Olivier Giroud talks up France's "amazing generation" of players and insists that the potential is there to keep on winning major trophies.
Jul 16, 14:44
Mario Mandzukic scores an own goal during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Luka Modric: 'Croatia were the better team in World Cup final'
Luka Modric believes that Croatia were unfortunate to lose to France in the 2018 World Cup final after a couple of big calls went against them.
Jul 16, 14:34
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Dermot Gallagher: 'Penalty 100% wrong call'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that France were wrongly awarded a penalty during Sunday's 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 15, 21:46
Ivan Perisic celebrates his equaliser during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Rio Ferdinand hails "outstanding" Ivan Perisic
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to "outstanding" Ivan Perisic.
Jul 15, 21:34
Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
Legend Pele threatens to return to field
Brazil legend Pele jokes that he could look to return to the field if Kylian Mbappe 'keeps equalling his records'.
Jul 15, 21:08
Olivier Giroud congratulates Antoine Griezmann after his penalty goal during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Antoine Griezmann: 'I want to sleep with World Cup crown'
Antoine Griezmann 'hopes to sleep with the World Cup trophy' following France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the final of the 2018 competition.
Jul 15, 20:42
Ivan Perisic celebrates his equaliser during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Alan Shearer: 'Croatia deserve credit"
Former England captain Alan Shearer says that Croatia will return to their country "as heroes" following their performance at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 20:01
Paul Pogba scores the winner during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Rio Ferdinand: 'Jose Mourinho must help Paul Pogba'
Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand challenges Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho to get the best out of Paul Pogba next season.
Jul 15, 19:48
Peru's Pedro Gallese looks dejected as France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal on June 21, 2018
Rio Ferdinand 'hopes Manchester United are chasing Kylian Mbappe'
Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand 'hopes' that the Red Devils "are chasing" Kylian Mbappe, with the teenager inspiring France to glory at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 19:36
Antoine Griezmann celebrates putting his side back ahead from the spot during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Antoine Griezmann "really happy" with 2018 World Cup success
Antoine Griezmann could not hide his delight as France landed the 2018 World Cup with a 4-2 win over Croatia on Sunday afternoon.
Jul 15, 19:24
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Gary Neville: 'France deserved to win 2018 World Cup'
Former England defender Gary Neville insists that France deserved to prevail at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 19:12
France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'Euro 2016 final loss helped France learn ahead of World Cup'
Didier Deschamps believes that France's loss in the Euro 2016 final was a useful lesson ahead of Les Bleus' triumph at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 19:00
Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
Pussy Riot claim responsibility for pitch invasion during Russia World Cup final
Russian musicians and activists Pussy Riot post a message on social media claiming responsibility for a pitch invasion during the 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 15, 17:41

The Match

Match Report

France win their second World Cup title courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Live Commentary

Relive the 2018 World Cup final as France beat Croatia 4-2 to claim the trophy for only the second time in their history.

Team News

There are no surprises in either the France or Croatia team for Sunday's 2018 World Cup final in Moscow.

Preview

Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

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