France were crowned winners of the FIFA World Cup for the second time ©Getty Images

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France and Croatia's clash in the final was the 64th match of the tournament ©Getty Images
France and Croatia's clash in the final was the 64th match of the tournament ©Getty Images
After a bright start Croatia fell behind when Mario Mandzukic glanced a header into his own net ©Getty Images
After a bright start Croatia fell behind when Mario Mandzukic glanced a header into his own net ©Getty Images
Ivan Perisic equalised with a superb left foot shot ©Getty Images
Ivan Perisic equalised with a superb left foot shot ©Getty Images
France regained the lead after the first VAR assisted penalty in a World Cup final ©Getty Images
France regained the lead after the first VAR assisted penalty in a World Cup final ©Getty Images
A pitch invasion, claimed to be by activist group Pussy Riot, halted the second half ©Getty Images
A pitch invasion, claimed to be by activist group Pussy Riot, halted the second half ©Getty Images
The incident took place in front of watching Russian President Vladimir Putin ©Getty Images
The incident took place in front of watching Russian President Vladimir Putin ©Getty Images
Goals from Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe saw France pull clear ©Getty Images
Goals from Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe saw France pull clear ©Getty Images
France would ultimately seal a 4-2 victory to the delight of their President Emmanuel Macron ©Getty Images
France would ultimately seal a 4-2 victory to the delight of their President Emmanuel Macron ©Getty Images
Celebrations began back in Paris following the triumph ©Getty Images
Celebrations began back in Paris following the triumph ©Getty Images