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 14:54 · Molly Hudson]

How big a role will he have in this one? For the world watching we hope it's minimal 

[15 July 2018 14:55 · Molly Hudson]

ICYMI: Both sides are unchanged for the World Cup final 

[15 July 2018 14:55 · Molly Hudson]

[15 July 2018 14:57 · Molly Hudson]

This is going to be in my nightmares until the next World Cup. Thought you'd appreciate it too 

[15 July 2018 15:02 · Molly Hudson]

In prime position at the Luzhniki Stadium. Great work from these lads over the course of the tournament.

[15 July 2018 15:10 · Molly Hudson]

The highs and lows of the World Cup final. Will it be France or Croatia, tears of joy or tears of despair? 

[15 July 2018 15:17 · Molly Hudson]

For one last time this World Cup, FIFA give us a nice formation graphic

[15 July 2018 15:34 · Molly Hudson]

As this World Cup draws to a close, it has given us some classic kits. From Nigeria's match shirt, to England's training kit, I'm not sure this warm-up shirt for France even makes the top 10. Paris however, utterly unbothered. They are ready to cheer on their stars to a second World Cup triumph

[15 July 2018 15:40 · Molly Hudson]

Guetta up there with the best of them. I'm sure Wenger would appreciate some fashion tips from him too. 

[15 July 2018 15:43 · Molly Hudson]

Quite the midfield force. One more victory and Pogba and Kante will be World Cup winners