France will bid to win their second FIFA World Cup 2018 title as they will start as slight favourites against maiden finalists Croatia in the title-decider at the Luzhniki Stadium here on Sunday.
Here are the live updates:
Min 41: Hernandez (France) is booked by the referee.
Min 36: Griezmann stood on the ball and he had to get past Subasic, the man who had already saved 3 penalties!!! He puts it through! AN HISTORIC GOAL!
Min 32: Griezmann's corner is met with the hands of Perisic.The referee goes for VAR. First VAR moment! It's PENALTY for France!!!!!!
Min 29: A super strike from Perisic levels the score. France failed to clear the danger from the resulting free-kick as Manzukic then Vida knocked the ball towards the winger. He took time and space to pick his spot on his left foot before drilling his effort past Lloris. A special effort from Perisic.
Min 29: GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perisic equalises!!!!!!!!
Min 27: Kante is booked by the referee after he fouls an advancing Perisic in the middle of the park.
Min 24: France slowly finding a foothold in the game but Croatia still control 59% ball possession.
Trivia: Mandzukic becomes the first player to score an own goal in a World Cup Final match
Min 18: GOALLLLLL!!!!!! Griezmann's freekick finds the back of the net after getting a slight deflection from Mario Mandzukic! 12th own goal of the tournament!
Min 17: France secure a freekick in a great position in their first attempt to raid Croatia's defence.
Min 15: France need to take stock and figure a plan to get their key men into the game. Griezmann and Mbappe have barely touched the ball in the early stages of the contest.
Min 14: Perisic raids down the left flank but he fails to find Mandzukic as Umtiti does brilliantly to get back to make the closing challenge. Pavard looks vulnerable.
Min 11: Perisic gets the ball in a dangerous position but fails to receive it properly and the ball goes out.
Min 8: Rakitic puts in a centre for Mandzukic but the striker fails to connect and is cleared by the French defence.
Min 5: The initial five minutes have been dominated by Croatia as the French players lie deep into the defence.
Min 4: Vrasljko puts in a cross from the right but the attack is nullified by the French defence.
Min 2: France earn the first freekick of the night. The match is happening from box to box but Croatia look more promising on their attacks.
Peeeeeeeeeeeeppppp! And.. we begin.
Steely look of focus in Modric's eyes. There's a similar look on the face of Hugo Lloris as the prepare line up in the tunnel. The players walk out of the tunnel to the battlefield.
Nicky Jam, Era Istrefi, and Will Smith put up a show .. at least that's what they tried to do. Nothing remarkable there though.
The celebrations have begun for the closing ceremony!!
Trivia: France have trailed for just nine minutes and 12 seconds at the 2018 World Cup, while Croatia have been behind in all three of their knockout matches so far.
Trivia: Ivan Perisic has been involved in 10 goals at major tournaments for Croatia (6 goals, 4 assists), the joint-most along with Davor Suker (9 goals, 1 assist). Importance.
Trivia: Kylian Mbappe (19y 207d) will become the youngest Frenchman and the third youngest player overall to appear in a World Cup final, after Pele in 1958 (17y 249d) and Giuseppe Bergomi in 1982 (18y 201d).
Trivia: Antoine Griezmann has scored or assisted 11 goals in nine knockout games at major tournaments (World Cup & Euro); more than any other player for France over the last 50 years, ahead of Zinedine Zidane (8) and Michel Platini (6).
Line-ups out: Both the teams remain unchanged, with less than an hour to go until kick-off, there are no major surprises as both managers go with their tried and trusted first choice team.
Croatian team warm up for the finalCROATIA (4-2-3-1): Danijel Subasic; Sime Vrsaljko, Dejan Lovren, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic; Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic; Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic; Mario Mandzukic.
Croatia subs: Dominik Livakovic, Vedran Corluka, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Lovre Kalinic, Tin Jedvaj, Filip Bradaric, Duje Caleta-Car, Milan Badelj, Marko Pjaca, Josip Pivaric.
French team warm up for the final
FRANCE (4-2-3-1): Hugo Lloris; Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Hernandez; N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba; Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Blaise Matuidi; Olivier Giroud.
France subs: Prensel Kimpembe, Thomas Lemar, Ousmane Dembele, Corentin Tolisso, Steven N'Zonzi, Steve Mandanda, Adil Rami, Nabil Fekir, Djibril Sidibe, Florian Thauvin, Benjamin Mendy, Alphonse Areola.
France vs Croatia line-up France vs Croatia line-up
The trophy has arrived at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium!
The Trophy has arrived at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium... #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/2ubabJaBFy
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 15, 2018
The title clash refreshes memory of their 1998 semi-final when two near-identical second-half strikes by right-back Liliam Thuram propelled France to their first final before they went on to overwhelm defending champions and South American powerhouse Brazil.
This time, however, Zlatko Dalic-coached Croatia have a squad capable of going all the way. Just like the Davor Suker-captained batch of 1998, this Croatian side has a similar never-say-die attitude, coupled with talent from the best clubs all over Europe.
Football fans from all over the world have geared up before the epic final.
Photo: ReutersThe build-up to the Final:
Croatia defender Vida escapes FIFA sanctions for yelling 'Glory to Ukraine'
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has ruled that Croatian defender Domagoj Vida would not be sanctioned following the investigation of the second video, in which he is seen holding what looks like a bottle of beer and yelling "Glory to Ukraine!" and ""Burn, Belgrade" in Croatian.
Last week, social media saw Vida chanting "Glory to Ukraine!" together with former Croatia national team member Ognjen Vukojevic saying "This is a victory for Dynamo Kiev and Ukraine!" in the wake of Croatia's hard-earned victory against hosts Russia in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, reports Sputnik news agency.
After the video went viral on Instagram, Vida told reporters that he didn't intend to "draw politics into sport", and that it was a "joke".
Upon learning about the footage, FIFA launched an investigation, with the Disciplinary Committee issuing a warning to Vida, who eventually escaped a ban from the World Cup semi-finals.
"After thoroughly analyzing the second video of the Croatian player Domagoj Vida that appeared in the media and having considered the player's submission, the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee ascertained that it was recorded before the initial sanction imposed in Vida and has concluded that no additional infringement of the FIFA regulations has been committed," FIFA said in a statement, tweeted by BBC journalist Richard Conway.
Following a massive backlash, boos and whistles from fans during the game with England, Vida apologized for the clip, admitting that he had made a "mistake".
Vukojevic was suspended from his duties as assistant coach by the Croatian Football Federation and slapped with a $15,000 fine from FIFA.
Deschamps role
France have, at least on paper, a squad loaded with talent and more depth. In Didier Deschamps, they have a coach who has the previous experience of winning the World Cup as a player.
Deschamps, who captained the 1998 French side, has a chance to achieve the rare distinction of becoming only the third man, in history -- after Brazil's Mario Zagallo and German legend Franz Beckenbauer -- to win the World Cup both as a player and a head coach.
Didier Deschamps
Deschamps' side drew one group game (against Denmark), but their Wo
rld Cup has been one of constant progression, built around goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, central defenders Raphael Varane and Samuel Umtiti and midfielders, N'golo Kante and Paul Pogba. They have helped France overcome Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium on to their way to the final.
Since their first game against Australia, Deschamps brought in striker Olivier Giroud to provide a focal point in attack as it allowed Atletico Madrid playmaker Antoine Griezmann to play in the central attacking space.
Squad depth
Add to that the pace of teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe, who will also drop back to help in the middle on the right flank, Blaise Matuidi on the left, and France seem like a team without any apparent weaknesses.
Full-backs Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard have done well to push forward and exploit spaces with the help of their wingers.
Croatia's resilience
To combat France, Croatia have a compact side known for hard work, stubbornness and adaptability. Croatia have had an impressive campaign at this World Cup. They topped an extremely difficult group that included perennial title contenders Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria.
They endured a gruelling route to the final and they were stretched to the limit during all three of their knockout round victories. Against Denmark and Russia, they prevailed via penalty shootouts, while in the semi-final against England, they started poorly conceding the first goal within five minutes before winning in extra-time.
Fifa World Cup 2018: Photographer becomes part of Croatia goal celebration
They will need every bit of that resilience against the talented French. Croatia have achieved a land
mark of sorts, having become the country with the second lowest population to reach the final.
In Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, Croatia have arguably the best midfield in Russia and the presence of star strikers Mario Mandzukic and Ante Rebic add some added force upfront.
Modric and Rakitic have also been protecting central defenders Dejan Lovren and Domagoj Vida, who stand in front of experienced AS Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic.
Left-back Ivan Strinic and right-back Sime Vrsaljko are almost certain to start.
Rebic, along with Andrej Kramaric and Ivan Perisic may feature ahead of the midfield trio of Modric, Rakitic and Marcelo Brozovic.
Croatia have an experienced squad and will go into the match with the belief of going the distance.
Russia's Putin among leaders to attend World Cup final
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the World Cup final between France and Croatia, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin will be joined by several world leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron, Croatian Prime Minister Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar, where sport's largest event will next be held in 2022.
Non-political guests will include 100-metre world record holder Usain Bolt and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
Beset by delays in finishing stadiums and infrastructure in the build up to the tournament -- and amid fears of the type of racism or hooliganism that has plagued the Russian game in recent decades -- the World Cup is roundly being viewed as a huge success for Russia.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose organisation has been dogged by allegations of corruption and impropriety, said Friday that Russia 2018 had been the "best World Cup ever", adding that the whole world "fell in love with Russia" for hosting the tournament.
France squad
Mbappe not given 'special status' in France team, says coach Deschamps
France head coach Didier Deschamps says that teenage forward Kylian Mbappe does not receive any special treatment in the team despite his status as an emerging superstar.
The 19-year-old has been a pivotal part of the France World Cup team that will meet Croatia in Sunday's final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. He has scored three goals in the tournament so far while causing havoc for opposition defences with his speed and trickery, reports Xinhua news agency.
"Kylian (Mbappe) is a hugely talented young player," Deschamps told reporters on Saturday. "He has proved it once again at the World Cup, but I don't have a special relationship with him. He's one of our players who does the same job as the others do. He doesn't have a special status... I pay more attention to the young players. Kylian is a very smart guy who knows what he wants."
Meanwhile, Deschamps has urged his players to keep a cool head during the match, in which France will bid to win football's most coveted trophy for a second time.
"We know that this is the World Cup, and that we're playing in the final tomorrow," he said. "All my staff are focused on preparing the team in the best possible way. We need to analyze everything... We're not euphoric.
"Yes, we feel satisfied to reach the final. The result [of the match] will show if we did everything right.... If something isn't in our favor tomorrow, it'll be bad."
Here is the 23 member full squad of the France National team:
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, Alphonse Areola.
Defenders: Layvin Kurzawa, Benjamin Mendy, Samuel Umtiti, Raphaël Varane, Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Adil Rami, Djibril Sidibé
Midfielders: Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi, Corentin Tolisso, N'Golo Kante, Steven Nzonzi.
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Florian Thauvin, Thomas Lemar, Nabil Fekir.
France will first battle it out with Australia on 16 June, followed by matches with Peru and Denmark.
Here is the 23-member squad of Croatia:
Goalkeepers: Danijel Subasic, Lovre Kalinic, Dominik Livakovic
Defenders: Vedran Corluka, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic, Dejan Lovren, Sime Vrsaljko, Josip Pivaric, Tin Jedvaj, Duje Caleta-Car
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Mateo Kovacic, Milan Badelj, Marcelo Brozovic, Filip Bradaric
Forwards: Mario Mandzukic, Ivan Perisic, Nikola Kalinic, Andrej Kramaric, Marko Pjaca, Ante Rebic
When and where to watch the Fifa World Cup 2018 final
Match Date: July 15, Sunday
Fifa World Cup 2018 final: France vs Croatia
Match Time: 8:30 pm (IST), 5:00 pm (France Time), 5:00 pm (Croatia Time)
Match Venue: Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
Here are the live updates:
Min 41: Hernandez (France) is booked by the referee.
Min 36: Griezmann stood on the ball and he had to get past Subasic, the man who had already saved 3 penalties!!! He puts it through! AN HISTORIC GOAL!
Min 32: Griezmann's corner is met with the hands of Perisic.The referee goes for VAR. First VAR moment! It's PENALTY for France!!!!!!
Min 29: A super strike from Perisic levels the score. France failed to clear the danger from the resulting free-kick as Manzukic then Vida knocked the ball towards the winger. He took time and space to pick his spot on his left foot before drilling his effort past Lloris. A special effort from Perisic.
Min 29: GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perisic equalises!!!!!!!!
Min 27: Kante is booked by the referee after he fouls an advancing Perisic in the middle of the park.
Min 24: France slowly finding a foothold in the game but Croatia still control 59% ball possession.
Trivia: Mandzukic becomes the first player to score an own goal in a World Cup Final match
Min 18: GOALLLLLL!!!!!! Griezmann's freekick finds the back of the net after getting a slight deflection from Mario Mandzukic! 12th own goal of the tournament!
Min 17: France secure a freekick in a great position in their first attempt to raid Croatia's defence.
Min 15: France need to take stock and figure a plan to get their key men into the game. Griezmann and Mbappe have barely touched the ball in the early stages of the contest.
Min 14: Perisic raids down the left flank but he fails to find Mandzukic as Umtiti does brilliantly to get back to make the closing challenge. Pavard looks vulnerable.
Min 11: Perisic gets the ball in a dangerous position but fails to receive it properly and the ball goes out.
Min 8: Rakitic puts in a centre for Mandzukic but the striker fails to connect and is cleared by the French defence.
Min 5: The initial five minutes have been dominated by Croatia as the French players lie deep into the defence.
Min 4: Vrasljko puts in a cross from the right but the attack is nullified by the French defence.
Min 2: France earn the first freekick of the night. The match is happening from box to box but Croatia look more promising on their attacks.
Peeeeeeeeeeeeppppp! And.. we begin.
Steely look of focus in Modric's eyes. There's a similar look on the face of Hugo Lloris as the prepare line up in the tunnel. The players walk out of the tunnel to the battlefield.
Nicky Jam, Era Istrefi, and Will Smith put up a show .. at least that's what they tried to do. Nothing remarkable there though.
The celebrations have begun for the closing ceremony!!
Trivia: France have trailed for just nine minutes and 12 seconds at the 2018 World Cup, while Croatia have been behind in all three of their knockout matches so far.
Trivia: Ivan Perisic has been involved in 10 goals at major tournaments for Croatia (6 goals, 4 assists), the joint-most along with Davor Suker (9 goals, 1 assist). Importance.
Trivia: Kylian Mbappe (19y 207d) will become the youngest Frenchman and the third youngest player overall to appear in a World Cup final, after Pele in 1958 (17y 249d) and Giuseppe Bergomi in 1982 (18y 201d).
Trivia: Antoine Griezmann has scored or assisted 11 goals in nine knockout games at major tournaments (World Cup & Euro); more than any other player for France over the last 50 years, ahead of Zinedine Zidane (8) and Michel Platini (6).
Line-ups out: Both the teams remain unchanged, with less than an hour to go until kick-off, there are no major surprises as both managers go with their tried and trusted first choice team.
Croatian team warm up for the finalCROATIA (4-2-3-1): Danijel Subasic; Sime Vrsaljko, Dejan Lovren, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic; Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic; Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic; Mario Mandzukic.
Croatia subs: Dominik Livakovic, Vedran Corluka, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Lovre Kalinic, Tin Jedvaj, Filip Bradaric, Duje Caleta-Car, Milan Badelj, Marko Pjaca, Josip Pivaric.
French team warm up for the final
FRANCE (4-2-3-1): Hugo Lloris; Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Hernandez; N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba; Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Blaise Matuidi; Olivier Giroud.
France subs: Prensel Kimpembe, Thomas Lemar, Ousmane Dembele, Corentin Tolisso, Steven N'Zonzi, Steve Mandanda, Adil Rami, Nabil Fekir, Djibril Sidibe, Florian Thauvin, Benjamin Mendy, Alphonse Areola.
France vs Croatia line-up France vs Croatia line-up
The trophy has arrived at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium!
The Trophy has arrived at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium... #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/2ubabJaBFy
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 15, 2018
The title clash refreshes memory of their 1998 semi-final when two near-identical second-half strikes by right-back Liliam Thuram propelled France to their first final before they went on to overwhelm defending champions and South American powerhouse Brazil.
This time, however, Zlatko Dalic-coached Croatia have a squad capable of going all the way. Just like the Davor Suker-captained batch of 1998, this Croatian side has a similar never-say-die attitude, coupled with talent from the best clubs all over Europe.
Football fans from all over the world have geared up before the epic final.
Photo: ReutersThe build-up to the Final:
Croatia defender Vida escapes FIFA sanctions for yelling 'Glory to Ukraine'
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has ruled that Croatian defender Domagoj Vida would not be sanctioned following the investigation of the second video, in which he is seen holding what looks like a bottle of beer and yelling "Glory to Ukraine!" and ""Burn, Belgrade" in Croatian.
Last week, social media saw Vida chanting "Glory to Ukraine!" together with former Croatia national team member Ognjen Vukojevic saying "This is a victory for Dynamo Kiev and Ukraine!" in the wake of Croatia's hard-earned victory against hosts Russia in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, reports Sputnik news agency.
After the video went viral on Instagram, Vida told reporters that he didn't intend to "draw politics into sport", and that it was a "joke".
Upon learning about the footage, FIFA launched an investigation, with the Disciplinary Committee issuing a warning to Vida, who eventually escaped a ban from the World Cup semi-finals.
"After thoroughly analyzing the second video of the Croatian player Domagoj Vida that appeared in the media and having considered the player's submission, the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee ascertained that it was recorded before the initial sanction imposed in Vida and has concluded that no additional infringement of the FIFA regulations has been committed," FIFA said in a statement, tweeted by BBC journalist Richard Conway.
Following a massive backlash, boos and whistles from fans during the game with England, Vida apologized for the clip, admitting that he had made a "mistake".
Vukojevic was suspended from his duties as assistant coach by the Croatian Football Federation and slapped with a $15,000 fine from FIFA.
Deschamps role
France have, at least on paper, a squad loaded with talent and more depth. In Didier Deschamps, they have a coach who has the previous experience of winning the World Cup as a player.
Deschamps, who captained the 1998 French side, has a chance to achieve the rare distinction of becoming only the third man, in history -- after Brazil's Mario Zagallo and German legend Franz Beckenbauer -- to win the World Cup both as a player and a head coach.
Didier Deschamps
Deschamps' side drew one group game (against Denmark), but their Wo
rld Cup has been one of constant progression, built around goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, central defenders Raphael Varane and Samuel Umtiti and midfielders, N'golo Kante and Paul Pogba. They have helped France overcome Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium on to their way to the final.
Since their first game against Australia, Deschamps brought in striker Olivier Giroud to provide a focal point in attack as it allowed Atletico Madrid playmaker Antoine Griezmann to play in the central attacking space.
Squad depth
Add to that the pace of teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe, who will also drop back to help in the middle on the right flank, Blaise Matuidi on the left, and France seem like a team without any apparent weaknesses.
Full-backs Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard have done well to push forward and exploit spaces with the help of their wingers.
Croatia's resilience
To combat France, Croatia have a compact side known for hard work, stubbornness and adaptability. Croatia have had an impressive campaign at this World Cup. They topped an extremely difficult group that included perennial title contenders Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria.
They endured a gruelling route to the final and they were stretched to the limit during all three of their knockout round victories. Against Denmark and Russia, they prevailed via penalty shootouts, while in the semi-final against England, they started poorly conceding the first goal within five minutes before winning in extra-time.
Fifa World Cup 2018: Photographer becomes part of Croatia goal celebration
They will need every bit of that resilience against the talented French. Croatia have achieved a land
mark of sorts, having become the country with the second lowest population to reach the final.
In Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, Croatia have arguably the best midfield in Russia and the presence of star strikers Mario Mandzukic and Ante Rebic add some added force upfront.
Modric and Rakitic have also been protecting central defenders Dejan Lovren and Domagoj Vida, who stand in front of experienced AS Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic.
Left-back Ivan Strinic and right-back Sime Vrsaljko are almost certain to start.
Rebic, along with Andrej Kramaric and Ivan Perisic may feature ahead of the midfield trio of Modric, Rakitic and Marcelo Brozovic.
Croatia have an experienced squad and will go into the match with the belief of going the distance.
Russia's Putin among leaders to attend World Cup final
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the World Cup final between France and Croatia, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin will be joined by several world leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron, Croatian Prime Minister Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar, where sport's largest event will next be held in 2022.
Non-political guests will include 100-metre world record holder Usain Bolt and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
Beset by delays in finishing stadiums and infrastructure in the build up to the tournament -- and amid fears of the type of racism or hooliganism that has plagued the Russian game in recent decades -- the World Cup is roundly being viewed as a huge success for Russia.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose organisation has been dogged by allegations of corruption and impropriety, said Friday that Russia 2018 had been the "best World Cup ever", adding that the whole world "fell in love with Russia" for hosting the tournament.
France squad
Mbappe not given 'special status' in France team, says coach Deschamps
France head coach Didier Deschamps says that teenage forward Kylian Mbappe does not receive any special treatment in the team despite his status as an emerging superstar.
The 19-year-old has been a pivotal part of the France World Cup team that will meet Croatia in Sunday's final at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. He has scored three goals in the tournament so far while causing havoc for opposition defences with his speed and trickery, reports Xinhua news agency.
"Kylian (Mbappe) is a hugely talented young player," Deschamps told reporters on Saturday. "He has proved it once again at the World Cup, but I don't have a special relationship with him. He's one of our players who does the same job as the others do. He doesn't have a special status... I pay more attention to the young players. Kylian is a very smart guy who knows what he wants."
Meanwhile, Deschamps has urged his players to keep a cool head during the match, in which France will bid to win football's most coveted trophy for a second time.
"We know that this is the World Cup, and that we're playing in the final tomorrow," he said. "All my staff are focused on preparing the team in the best possible way. We need to analyze everything... We're not euphoric.
"Yes, we feel satisfied to reach the final. The result [of the match] will show if we did everything right.... If something isn't in our favor tomorrow, it'll be bad."
Here is the 23 member full squad of the France National team:
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, Alphonse Areola.
Defenders: Layvin Kurzawa, Benjamin Mendy, Samuel Umtiti, Raphaël Varane, Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Adil Rami, Djibril Sidibé
Midfielders: Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi, Corentin Tolisso, N'Golo Kante, Steven Nzonzi.
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Florian Thauvin, Thomas Lemar, Nabil Fekir.
France will first battle it out with Australia on 16 June, followed by matches with Peru and Denmark.
Here is the 23-member squad of Croatia:
Goalkeepers: Danijel Subasic, Lovre Kalinic, Dominik Livakovic
Defenders: Vedran Corluka, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic, Dejan Lovren, Sime Vrsaljko, Josip Pivaric, Tin Jedvaj, Duje Caleta-Car
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Mateo Kovacic, Milan Badelj, Marcelo Brozovic, Filip Bradaric
Forwards: Mario Mandzukic, Ivan Perisic, Nikola Kalinic, Andrej Kramaric, Marko Pjaca, Ante Rebic
When and where to watch the Fifa World Cup 2018 final
Match Date: July 15, Sunday
Fifa World Cup 2018 final: France vs Croatia
Match Time: 8:30 pm (IST), 5:00 pm (France Time), 5:00 pm (Croatia Time)
Match Venue: Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
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