Croatia ended Russia's unlikely World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalties to eliminate the gallant hosts when a dramatic quarter-final ended 2-ALL after extra time in Sochi at the weekend. Ivan Rakitic scored the winning penalty to send Croatia into a semi-final clash against England. It was a night of unremitting tension, with Russia, 70th in the FIFA rankings, again defying the odds to take the 20th ranked Croatia to a shootout. Russia had already surpassed expectations by reaching the last eight, and brushing aside Spain on their way. Russian coach Stanislav Cherchesov says his team exceeded all expectations to get to the quarter-finals.

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Russia exceeded its expectations at FIFA 2018 World Cup

France won the World Cup for the second time by ending battling Croatia's dream of a first title with a 4-2 victory last night in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades. France led 2-1 at halftime after a Mario Mandzukic own goal and an Antoine Griezmann VAR penalty, with Ivan Perisic briefly bringing first-time finalists Croatia level. Quickfire strikes by Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe midway through the second half put France on course for the title. The victory means that Didier Deschamps, captain of the 1998 side, becomes the third man to win the World Cup as player and coach after Brazil's Mario Zagallo and Germany's Franz Beckenbauer. Deschamps speaking through an interpreter says it really beatiful.

French coach comment on his team's 2018 World Cup victory

Belgian defender Thomas Meunier says they are hugely disappointed at failing to take their chances against France in the semi finals to get into the World Cup final, but says they will now have to shake off their disappointment and focus on finishing third. Meunier says its hard to play for the third place

Belgian defender expresses disappointment at failure to reach finals

Croatia beat England in the semi finals held yesterday making it qualify for the finals of the tournament for the first time. Mosibudi Makhura ahs the report.

Russia exceeded its expectations at FIFA 2018 World Cup

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