Match report
France Defeats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Final
France
4–2
FT
Croatia
Jul 15, 2018
France secured a dominant 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, with goals from Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappé, and an own goal from Mario Mandžukić. The match featured several key turning points, including a penalty conversion and a late goal that sealed France’s victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: France 4, Croatia 2
- • Own Goal: Mario Mandžukić (18')
- • Goals: Antoine Griezmann (38', penalty), Paul Pogba (59'), Kylian Mbappé (65')
- • Croatian Goals: Ivan Perišić (28'), Mario Mandžukić (69')
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 4 R. Varane (D)
- 5 S. Umtiti (D)
- 21 L. Hernández (D)
- 2 B. Pavard (D)
- 14 B. Matuidi (M)
- 6 P. Pogba (M)
- 13 N. Kanté (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
- 7 A. Griezmann (F)
- 10 K. Mbappé (M)
Substitutes
- 15 S. Nzonzi
- 12 C. Tolisso
- 18 N. Fekir
- 3 P. Kimpembe
- 8 T. Lemar
- 11 O. Dembélé
- 16 S. Mandanda
- 17 A. Rami
- 19 D. Sidibé
- 20 F. Thauvin
- 22 B. Mendy
- 23 A. Areola
Croatia
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 23 D. Subašić (G)
- 21 D. Vida (D)
- 3 I. Strinić (D)
- 6 D. Lovren (D)
- 2 Š. Vrsaljko (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 7 I. Rakitić (M)
- 4 I. Perišić (M)
- 11 M. Brozović (M)
- 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
- 18 A. Rebić (M)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Kramarić
- 20 M. Pjaca
- 1 D. Livaković
- 5 V. Ćorluka
- 8 M. Kovačić
- 12 L. Kalinić
- 13 T. Jedvaj
- 14 F. Bradarić
- 15 D. Ćaleta-Car
- 19 M. Badelj
- 22 J. Pivarić
Timeline
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18' France Goal · Own GoalM. Mandžukić
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27' France Card · Yellow CardN'Golo Kanté
Foul
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28' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalIvan Perišić · Assist: D. Vida
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38' France Goal · PenaltyA. Griezmann
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41' France Card · Yellow CardL. Hernandez
Foul
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55' France subst · Substitution 1Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: S. N'Zonzi
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59' France Goal · Normal GoalP. Pogba
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65' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: L. Hernandez
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69' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalM. Mandžukić
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71' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Rebić · On: A. Kramaric
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73' France subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Matuidi · On: C. Tolisso
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81' France subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Giroud · On: N. Fekir
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81' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Strinić · On: M. Pjaca
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90' Croatia Card · Yellow CardŠime Vrsaljko
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 289 | 528 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 9 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Accurate Passes | 198 | 440 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ France capitalized on an early own goal by Mario Mandžukić and a penalty conversion by Antoine Griezmann to establish a 2-1 lead by halftime.
- ▸ The match turned decisively in favor of France with two quick goals from Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappé in the second half, effectively sealing the championship.