France capped off a month of football fever as they defeated Croatia 4-2 to be crowned World Cup winners for the second time in the country’s history. The four weeks in Russia produced one of the best tournaments the game’s ever seen, with the introduction of VAR, a record number of penalties and huge upsets including Germany finishing bottom of group F. Didier Deschamps became only the third person ever to lift the World Cup as both a player and manager (joining Mario Zagallo, Franz Beckenbauer) as his France side brushed aside Croatia in a thrilling finale.
Here, we look back at the 64 Champion Moments (numbers 50-42) from the 2018 World Cup.
50. Artem Dzyuba completes the scoring as Russia see off Egypt 3 – 1.
49. Mbaye Niang nips in to score and gives Senegal a deserved win against Poland.
48. Yuya Osako heads the winner for Japan as they see off ten-men Colombia in their opening game.
47. Rui Patricio puts in an inspired display as Portugal defeat Morocco 1 – 0.
46. Luis Suarez is the hero as Uruguay get the three points against Saudi Arabia.
45. Isco’s all-round display sees Spain edge past Iran 1 – 0.
44. Mile Jedinak converts from the spot as Australia come from behind to get a point against Denmark.
43. N’Golo Kante controls the game from midfield to help France get three points against Peru.
42. Ivan Rakitic caps a superb display by Croatia as they put three past Argentina with no reply.
See the Clear Arabia’s World Cup Champion Moments countdown from moments 41-33
