France are FIFA World Cup champions

France are FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after overcoming Croatia's bold challenge in a thrilling final in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. France won the contest 4-2 with goals from Antione Griezemann in the 38^th, Paul Pogba in the 59th and Kylian Mbappe in the 65^th minutes as well as an own goal which opened the scoring for them in the 18^th minute.

Croatia got their goals from Ivan Perisic and Mario Manddzukic in the 28^th and 69^th minutes respectively. Ironically, it was Mandzukic’s own goal which gave the French the early lead and a handled ball from Perisic which enabled Griezmann to convert from the penalty spot to put France 2-1 ahead.

England’s Harry Kane who scored six goals, won the Golden Boot while Croatia’s captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball, normally given to the most outstanding player of the tournament.