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World Cup 2018 LIVE - France vs Croatia final build-up and latest news, England vs Belgium reaction as squads fly home

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It’s the final day at Russia 2018 as the World Cup final takes place between France and Croatia.
Five weeks of dramatic and breath-taking football culminates in the biggest sporting event in the world this afternoon, with 32 teams whittled down to just two. France will head into the Moscow final as heavy favourites, having eased past Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium to get here, while Croatia have done it the hard way by beating Denmark and Russia on penalties and England in extra-time.
We’ll also have all the latest from the England camp as they fly back from Russia following their joint-best performance at the World Cup in 52 years, although the campaign ended in disappointment as Gareth Southgate’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat in the third-place play-off against Belgium. However, Harry Kane looks set to become England’s first winner of the World Cup Golden Boot – providing one of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann don’t score a hat-trick in today’s final!
Follow all the latest news below...

Live Updates

That's all from me for this World Cup, I know, I know it's very sad, but Molly Hudson will take you through the remaining half of the World Cup finaland bring you all the reaction when the champions are finally decided! cough Croatia cough
 
Thanks for sticking with us over the last few weeks, we hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have.
 
Follow Molly right here and I'll hopefully see you soon! 
 

World Cup final – LIVE: Latest score and updates from France vs Croatia

The IndependentFollow all the latest action from the World Cup final in Moscow
2-1 to France at half time, Croatia have been the better side, France have had two lucky chances and they are in front, if a VAR penalty decides this World Cup it'll be a travesty!
Great fact! 
France lead again!
 
VAR has had it's day, France have been awarded a penalty after a seriously long delay, Griezmann steps up to take it and he scores it very coolly.  
And it's all square!
 
Ivan Perisic drills a left footed strike from inside the area and Lloris had no chance of stopping that. Perisic picking up his good form where he left it against England.
 
Well how about that, France take the lead, Griezmann whips a free kick into Croatia's area and Mario Mandzukic gets a little flick onto the ball in an attempt to clear it and instead guides it into the back of the net.
The first 10 minutes belong to Croatia, apart from a goal they've had everything so far, runs down the wings, long balls and dangerous crosses into the box, France need to get themselves into the game and once they do you have to wonder how long it'll be before fatigue hits Croatia. 
The World Cup final is underway!
 
Croatia have started well, getting up high with the ball and putting the pressure on the French, Varaneis defending strongly as he has done all tournament and is happy to let his team get themselves into the game 
10 minutes to go until kick off, we've got all the match action for you right here as Molly Hudsonbrings you live updates from the Luzhniki stadium as France take on Croatia in the World Cup final.  
 

World Cup final – LIVE: Latest updates from France vs Croatia

The IndependentFollow all the latest action from the World Cup final in Moscow
Oh wow! 50/50 for the results of the who's going to win twitter poll, surely the game isn't going to be this close... right? 
30 minutes until kick off and France are looking to go one step further than Euro '16
 

Didier Deschamps will draw on Euro 2016 defeat to win World Cup final

The IndependentThe France manager says lessons from the Euro 2016 final defeat will serve his team well
Both teams line up with the same formation, I'm backing Croatia and not just because I've got them in the sweepstake! 
Kylian Mbappe is set to become only the third teenager to play in a World Cup final, that's quite an achievement. 
One hour to go until kick off, Team Independent is ready to go!
More firsts for the Croatian side as they became the first nation to have a female manager on the front line bench at the World Cup.
 
Harriet Marsden brings you the details: 
 

'The first female manager at the World Cup shows how far women in sport have come – and how far left to go'

The IndependentThis year we’ve seen and heard more female presenters, pundits and commentators than ever before – and they all understand the offside rule
“I would say we have good mothers and fathers, they are making good love.” - Dejan Lovren
Miguel Delaney explains why Croatia's World Cupsuccess is astonishing. 

How Croatia punches above its weight to take on the World Cup’s big boys

The IndependentWith a smaller population than nearly every past World Cup finalist, Croatia can go all the way playing a brand of football that rivals the very best
And here's the team news, who've you got based on this? 
Here's a head-to-head look at two of today's key players, Griezmann and Perisic, do they hold the keys to victory for their respective nations? 
Less than 2 hours before the Luzhniki becomes the host of the 2018 World Cup final but will it be as good as the Old Wembley stadium? 
Argentina have sacked their coach Jorge Sampaoliby mutual consent, this comes after a disappointing campaign for Argentina.
 
Ed Malyon has the details:
 
The IndependentArgentina are now looking for their fourth coach in four years 

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