France Triumphs in Thrilling World Cup Final

Resilient Croatian Team Pushes France to the Limit

In a breathtaking encounter that will go down in history, France emerged victorious in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating a valiant Croatian squad 4-2 in a pulsating final played at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. Despite incessant pressure from Croatia in the waning minutes, France held on to claim their second World Cup title.

A High-Scoring Affair

The match, officiated by Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli, lived up to its billing as an unforgettable spectacle. Remarkably, the final witnessed the highest scoreline in a World Cup final since 1966. Both teams traded blows throughout the encounter, with France ultimately proving more lethal in front of goal.

VAR Controversy

However, the match was not without controversy. Midway through the second half, Croatia was awarded a penalty kick after a handball by Samuel Umtiti. However, VAR (Video Assistant Referee) intervened, determining that the ball had struck Umtiti's shoulder rather than his hand, much to the disappointment of the Croatian fans.

France's Triumph

Despite Croatia's spirited performance, France's experience and clinical finishing proved to be decisive. Kylian Mbappé, Paul Pogba, and Antoine Griezmann all found the net for the French, while Mario Mandžukić and Ivan Perišić scored for Croatia. Les Bleus' victory marks their fifth major international title, cementing their status as one of the most successful football nations in the world.