• France's Hugo Lloris kisses the trophy as they celebrate after winning the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia. Reuters
    France's Hugo Lloris kisses the trophy as they celebrate after winning the 2018 World Cup final against Croatia. Reuters
  • France players celebrate following their side's victory. Getty Images
    France players celebrate following their side's victory. Getty Images
  • France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates winning the World Cup. Reuters
    France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates winning the World Cup. Reuters
  • Croatia's Mario Mandzukic embarrasses France's Hugo Lloris to make it 4-2. Reuters
    Croatia's Mario Mandzukic embarrasses France's Hugo Lloris to make it 4-2. Reuters
  • Kylian Mbappe drives in France's fourth goal. Getty Images
    Kylian Mbappe drives in France's fourth goal. Getty Images
  • Paul Pogba strokes home France's third. Getty Images
    Paul Pogba strokes home France's third. Getty Images
  • Paul Pogba celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal. Getty Images
    Paul Pogba celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal. Getty Images
  • Croatia's Danijel Subasic looks dejected after conceding their third goal. Reuters
    Croatia's Danijel Subasic looks dejected after conceding their third goal. Reuters
  • Antoine Griezmann of France scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot. Getty Images
    Antoine Griezmann of France scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot. Getty Images
  • Croatia's Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring their first goal. Reuters
    Croatia's Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring their first goal. Reuters
  • Croatia's Ivan Perisic scores their first goal. Reuters
    Croatia's Ivan Perisic scores their first goal. Reuters
  • Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi and Kylian Mbappe of France celebrate their team's first goal, an own goal scored by Mario Mandzukic. Getty Images
    Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi and Kylian Mbappe of France celebrate their team's first goal, an own goal scored by Mario Mandzukic. Getty Images
  • Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal for France's first goal. Getty Images
    Mario Mandzukic of Croatia scores an own goal for France's first goal. Getty Images
  • France president Emmanuel Macron alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Reuters
    France president Emmanuel Macron alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Reuters
  • Conor McGregor in the stands. Reuters
    Conor McGregor in the stands. Reuters
  • France's Paul Pogba. Reuters
    France's Paul Pogba. Reuters
  • Croatia players pose for a team photo. Reuters
    Croatia players pose for a team photo. Reuters
  • France players pose for a team photo. Reuters
    France players pose for a team photo. Reuters
  • The World Cup trophy on display prior to the final. AP Photo
    The World Cup trophy on display prior to the final. AP Photo
  • Singer Will Smith performs during the closing ceremony. Reuters
    Singer Will Smith performs during the closing ceremony. Reuters
  • Former German international footballer, Philipp Lahm and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova present the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the final. Getty Images
    Former German international footballer, Philipp Lahm and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova present the 2018 FIFA World Cup Original Trophy ahead of the final. Getty Images
  • Inside the stadium during the closing ceremony. Reuters
    Inside the stadium during the closing ceremony. Reuters
  • Performers during the closing ceremony. Reuters
    Performers during the closing ceremony. Reuters
  • Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi perform during the closing ceremony. Getty Images
    Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi perform during the closing ceremony. Getty Images
  • Luka Modric of Croatia warms up prior the FIFA World Cup 2018 final. EPA
    Luka Modric of Croatia warms up prior the FIFA World Cup 2018 final. EPA
  • A French fan hold up a souvenir scarf as he waits for the start of the final match between France and Croatia. AP Photo
    A French fan hold up a souvenir scarf as he waits for the start of the final match between France and Croatia. AP Photo
  • Inside the stadium prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
    Inside the stadium prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
  • France's Kylian Mbappe warms up prior to the final. AP Photo
    France's Kylian Mbappe warms up prior to the final. AP Photo
  • France fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
    France fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia. Getty Images
  • A supporter of Croatia before the start of the final. EPA
    A supporter of Croatia before the start of the final. EPA
  • Ivan Perisic of Croatia talks with team mates before the final. EPA
    Ivan Perisic of Croatia talks with team mates before the final. EPA

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World Cup final: France vs Croatia - in pictures

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July 15, 2018

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