World Cup final 2018 LIVE France vs Croatia: France win the World Cup after six-goal thriller with Croatia - as it happened

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Pitch invaders interrupt play in World Cup final clash between France and Croatia

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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What time is it?

The World Cup final will kick-off at 16:00 BST at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown on BBC and ITV as well as BBC Sport website/iPlayer. BBC’s coverage will begin at 15:00 BST while ITV’s starts at 14:55 BST.

Prediction

France 2-1 Croatia (AET). This will be closer than people think as Croatia will have nothing but solid belief considering their route to the final, whereas France will have the doubts in the back of their mind from what happened at Euro 2016.

Odds

France: 9/10

Croatia: 4/1

Draw (after 90 minutes): 9/4

Key Points

• France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup final
• France's own goal opener makes World Cup history
• France awarded first-ever World Cup final VAR penalty
• Pussy Riot claim responsibility for second-half pitch invasion

[15 July 2018 18:27 · Molly Hudson]

Croatia collect their silver medals. Their tears washed away by the rain which has been threatening all game, and is now absolutely pouring down. Vladimir Putin, of course, gets an umbrella.

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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.

[15 July 2018 18:31 · Molly Hudson]

The president of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, is presenting a gracious figure as she individually congratulates the French players. Classy.

[15 July 2018 18:33 · Molly Hudson]

Hugo Lloris and France lift the World Cup for just the second time in their history!

[15 July 2018 18:35 · Molly Hudson]

Tears, but pride too. Croatia went further than anyone, even they, could have anticipated 

[15 July 2018 18:38 · Molly Hudson]

The fireworks emerge from the dull and gloomy skies that have drenched celebrations for the French. Not that they care.

[15 July 2018 18:41 · Molly Hudson]

A recap of the awards at the end of this tournament, focusing on the rising star of Kylian Mbappe 

[15 July 2018 18:42 · Molly Hudson]

Here's the one, two, three for the World Cup Golden Ball

[15 July 2018 18:43 · Molly Hudson]

I'm sure they'll be absolutely delighted... 

[15 July 2018 18:47 · Molly Hudson]

World Cup final 2018: The story of the game as France beat Croatia in thriller by Charlotte Hodges