Summary

  • France win World Cup for second time, after winning in 1998

  • Deschamps third person to win the World Cup as both player & manager

  • Mandzukic own goal, Griezmann pen (after VAR review), Pogba and Mbappe for France

  • Perisic and Mandzukic (from Lloris error) for Croatia

  • Modric named best player, Mbappe best young player, Courtois best goalkeeper

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

  1. Get Involved

    #bbcworldcup or text 81111

    For one last time then, over to you.

    Who do you want to win today, and why? Who have been the stand-out players at the tournament and what will you remember most from Russia 18?

    Get in touch at #bbcworldcup before it gets retired for four-and-a-half years, or text us at 81111 (UK Only).

  2. France v Croatia (16:00 BST)

    In fact, the England squad aren't even hanging about for the final.

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

  3. The elephant in the room

    France v Croatia (16:00 BST)

    As Baddiel & Skinner would say:

    It could have been all songs in the street, it was nearly complete, it was nearly so sweet for England fans...

    World Cup 2018: England players in tears after semi-final defeat to Croatia

    Today could have been one of the biggest days in England's sporting history. But they were beaten by Croatia in midweek meaning that this final now feels a bit flat for a lot of people...

  4. A great World Cup?

    France v Croatia (16:00 BST)

    Without a single great side?

    Lozano scores opener for Mexico

    For a glorious sun-kissed month in Russia we've been treated to a superb World Cup.

    Right?

    'The boy is back in town' - Messi strike gives Argentina lead

    But this was not the World Cup for Ronaldo. Or Messi. Or Neymar.

    There has been no one, single, outstanding player or team throughout the tournament.

    Pavard's long-range strike brings France level

    30 of the 32 teams have gone - and we are left with two very strong, good sides.

    Greats? Not yet.

    But there's still (at least) 90 minutes to go...