Croatia World Cup 2018

Find out more This is a service especially for the deaf and hard of hearing. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. We're going to celebrate, to rest and then we will prepare for France. In one of the most exciting World Cup finals of the modern era, played out to a soundtrack of thunder, Croatia and France delivered an enthralling spectacle that brought the joint highest goal tally in a final since 1958, a pitch invasion, and a controversial intervention from the video assistant referee that had a huge influence on the outcome.France took the lead after 18 minutes when Antoine Griezmann's free-kick deflected in off Mario Mandzukic's head - but Croatia were by far the better side in the first half and deservedly equalised courtesy of Ivan Perisic's left-foot finish.Croatia were left nursing a burning sense of injustice when France restored their lead seven minutes before half-time through Griezmann's penalty, awarded by referee Nestor Pitana for handball against Perisic after a lengthy delay while VAR was consulted. 16 Marcelo Brozovic (Croatia) wins a free kick on the left wing.Sime Vrsaljko (Croatia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.Antoine Griezmann (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.Corentin Tolisso (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.Paul Pogba (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Attempt missed. FIFA World Cup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaworldcup #WorldCupAtHome | France v Argentina (Russia 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J41d0cHAfSM World Cup 2018: Own goal from Croatia's Mario Mandzukic give France early lead. Group-stage exits in 2002, 2006 and 2014 were split by a failure to qualify in 2010 but this Croatian side is the best since those days of the late 90s. The 2018 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament contested by men's national teams and took place between 14 June and 15 July 2018 in Russia. Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: What can we learn from Croatia, the little country with big dreams?

Find out where to watch live: fifa.tv/watch2018 This is a service especially for the deaf and hard of hearing. England's loss to Croatia looked like a case of one game too far for a squad … Mandzukic's extra-time winner against England in the semi-final?After a month of incredible football, it's time for Match 64, the Final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ between France and Croatia. Media playback is not supported on this device

Mario Mandzukic gave the lead to France after scoring an own goal in the Final of Russia 2018 at Luzhniki stadium.France became World Champions for the second time after defeating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow! Media playback is not supported on this device Nabil Fekir (France) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. #WorldCupAtHome | Portugal v Spain (Russia 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhu5Bz1xDf0 Assisted by Antoine Griezmann.Nabil Fekir (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.Ivan Rakitic (Croatia) wins a free kick on the left wing.Substitution, Croatia. The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes It doesn’t come bigger than a FIFA World Cup™ Final and what a treat we have in store: France versus Croatia in the Russia 2018 decider! Media playback is not supported on this device This was the first World Cup to utilise VAR - so it was perhaps inevitable it would play a major part in the final.The moment came just before half-time when France's players appealed instantly for a penalty when a corner struck Perisic's hand at the near post.Referee Pitana took what seemed an age to consult VAR - even having one last look to make sure after moving to turn away - before, to Croatia's horror and France's delight, pointing to the spot.Croatia will argue it was not a "clear and obvious" mistake and the handball was not a deliberate act on Perisic's part, and their pain increased as Griezmann slipped home the penalty that was to play a crucial role in the outcome.