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 18:49 · Molly Hudson]

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.

[15 July 2018 18:50 · Molly Hudson]

The Croatian contingent not a fan of Harry Kane (surprise, surprise)

[15 July 2018 19:02 · Molly Hudson]

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.

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?

[15 July 2018 19:03 · Molly Hudson]

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.

[15 July 2018 19:06 · Molly Hudson]

Time flies when you're having fun, and the 64 games of this World Cup have flown by. 

[15 July 2018 19:09 · Molly Hudson]

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

[15 July 2018 19:11 · Molly Hudson]

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.

[15 July 2018 19:16 · Molly Hudson]

Now it's time for a rest, and some well deserved family time, before these players head off to pre-season around the globe.

[15 July 2018 19:20 · Molly Hudson]

World Cup final 2018: France used Euro 2016 pain to earn ‘supreme coronation’ in Moscow, says coach Didier Deschamps, by Liam Twomey​

[15 July 2018 19:22 · Molly Hudson]

Thibaut Courtois reacts to winning his Golden Glove award