Mitch Freeley

You can watch the Live Stream of the World Cup Final between France & Croatia here. 

Live Updates. 

Preamble

Fancy some inspiring video to get you in the mood for the game. 

6⃣3⃣ games down... 1⃣ to go 👊

Bring on the #WorldCupFinal 🙌#beINRussia #beINFWC #FRACRO pic.twitter.com/QWZsac4YYj — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Andy Gray has had his say on Ivan Perišić. Can the inter man light up this final?

It's fair to say that Andy Gray is a big fan of #CRO's Ivan Perišić!#beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/moYGQcTlEo — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Can Kylian Mbappé light up the World Cup final? Plenty of pressure on the teenager's shoulders tonight. 

.@KMbappe: @FrenchTeam's young ⭐️ #beINRussia #beINFWC #FRACRO #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/lmRBkN2mpG — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Fancy a final, neat, sweet hit of news before the World Cup final? Of course, you do! Kate Mason has all the latest! 

Here's your #WorldCup news with @kvlmason!#beINRussia #beINFWC pic.twitter.com/PeAQQqlRyT — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Eden Hazard seems to be one of the contenders for the best player at the tournament. Graeme Souness expects the Belgian winger to be in Madrid come the end of the transfer window! 

"He's the obvious choice."

Souness expects @hazardeden10 to move to @realmadriden this summer.#beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/5O3Omh1DGr — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Just under an hour to go to kick off! How about some LIVE Scenes from the Moscow metro? The Croatians seem to be out in force today! 

Graeme Souness having his say on Paul Pogba, who for my money has been one of the consistent players at the World Cup. 

"He's indisciplined and that's the kindest word I can say about him."

Graeme Souness on @paulpogba!#beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal #MUFC pic.twitter.com/yDVsePXcw3 — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Fancy some photo's as we build up to the big game? Check out this expertly curated gallery. 

Andy Gray ramping up the concussion debate ahead of the World Cup final. 

Andy Gray is surprised to see @MATUIDIBlaise in the #FRA team so soon after suffering a concussion.#beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/U3bdm2PFXm — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

We have the team news! Oh my! No changes from either side after their semi-final wins. Nice and simple that! 

The team news is in...

Here are your Starting XIs, #FRA and #CRO fans! #FRACRO // #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/f5v1NuaCtJ — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 15, 2018

The atmosphere is ramping up nicely in Zagreb! Just imagine if Croatia win it! 

The #CRO fans have taken a shine to our reporter Ziad Mansour 😂#beINClub #beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/1vN9rvo3HA — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

So Micky Gray has selected his team of the tournament... Hmm disappointed the former England international didn't add in a member of Gareth Southgate's side in the team. Harry Kane? Kieran Trippier? Dare I say a slice of Jordan Pickford? 

.@mickygray33's team of the tournament 👇

Thoughts? 🤔#beINClub #beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/tzPkDnJ89d — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

We have our first arrival! The Croatians are here! Aarran Summers gives us the lowdown on the Vatreni who are taking part in their first ever World Cup final.

The French fans seem to be in good voice, Jamie Easton chats with two Les Bleus fans ahead of the final. Extra respect to the guy in that flower hat. The things people do for football... 

So Deschamps can join a very special club of winning the 2022 World Cup as a player and a manager! Can Les Blues lifte the World Crown later this evening? 

Can Didier Deschamps join the elite?#beINRussia #beINFWC #FRACRO #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/Sxhi74qDjD — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

The build-up has begun! Join our reporters LIVE in Moscow to get a taste of that big match atmosphere! 

#FRA v #CRO is coming up live on 📺 MAX HD3!

Join our Twitter exclusive build-up with @aarransummers, @tancredipalmeri & @eastonjamie!#beINRussia #beINFWC #WorldCupFinal https://t.co/q5RL9KO5zt — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

Prediction time! Who do you think is going to lift the World Cup? Feel free to vote via beIN SPORTS on Twitter... Or if a personal interaction is more your thing... You can drop me a prediction line via Twitter! 

#WorldCupFinal day has arrived!

For the last time 😢 comment your predictions below👇

🇫🇷 🆚 🇭🇷 #beINRussia #beINFWC #FRACRO #WorldCup — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) July 15, 2018

The World Cup final is only a few hours away, and immediately after the focus will be on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This video from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy gives you a flavour of what to expect from the first ever World Cup held in the Arab World. 

It's been quite the World Cup on beIN SPORTS. The biggest names have been with us in the studio, from Paul Scholes, Arsene Wenger, Yaya Toure and Gilberto Silva (my personal favourite) this snappy video should give you an idea of how it went down! 

Hello! Welcome to the Live Updates for the World Cup final! France Vs Croatia from the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow! It's the biggest game in World football, and we will have you covered all the way on the beIN SPORTS website, with a live match stream, Live Highlights of the goals as they go in, and all the reaction from our pundits and the players. So sit back, occasionally hit refresh and enjoy the build up! 

Preview

France & Croatia battle it out for the biggest prize in World football on Sunday evening. As they face off in the 2018 World Cup final in Moscow. For France, this is an opportunity to lift their second World Crown, having previously won the title on home soil in 1998. As for Croatia, this will be their first ever World Cup final and will be looking to upset an assured Les Bleus side.

The contest between the two sides is not short of history, as France defeated Croatia 2-0 in the 1998 semi-final on route to lifting the World Cup. Vatreni will be looking to get some revenge and become immortal in the process. You can watch the World Cup Final between France & Croatia via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Defensive stability has been the standout feature of this Les Bleus side under Didier Deschamps. Despite having a young side packed with attacking talent, it has been the rearguard that has taken the headlines. The centre-back pairing of Verane & Umtiti has been rock solid and again will be crucial if France is to go all the way again.

After losing the 2016 European Championship final on home soil, France will not take their opponents lightly, despite Croatia going to extra-time in their last three knockout games. Whilst a victory for Deschamps will mean that he joins Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer to have lifted the World Cup as a player and a coach.

The contest in the Luzhninki stadium is likely to be a tight and tetchy affair. Kylian Mbappé has the potential to light up the final, just as Zinedine Zidane did in 1998. The PSG attacker has three goals in the tournament and was the standout player in the 1-0 semi-final victory over Belgium. The 19-year old's battle with defender Domagoj Vida will certainly be one to watch out for in the final.

France Predicted Team
Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez; Pogba,  Kante; Mbappe, Griezmann, Matuidi;  Giroud.

How to watch Online- beIN SPORTS CONNECT

TV Channel- MAX HD3

Kick-off- 18:00

Stadium- Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Croatia has overcome extra-time and penalties in their last three knockout games and will have the faith the World Cup is only 90 minutes away. The current Golden Generation of stars lead by Luca Modric have sparkled during the World Cup, putting performances to make the European nation proud.

Vatreni came from a goal down against England to defeat the Three Lions 2-1 in extra-time to seal their first ever World Cup final visit. Tiredness will certainly not be a factor for Zlatco Dalic's charges who are on the cusp of making history.

The experience of the Croatian side could be a decisive factor when taking on a youthful Les Bleus in the final. The likes of Ivan Rakitic, Luka Modric & Mario Mandzukic have played in Champions League finals, and know exactly what it takes to win a football match. This was certainly clear in the semi-final against England, in which Croatia showed composure to battle back and get the vital extra-time winner and close out the contest.

 Luka Modric is the driving force of this side and now has his eyes on the biggest trophy of them all. The Real Madrid midfielder has led by example as captain of the side, and at 32 now represents his final chance of winning the World Cup. Croatia will be happy to concede possession to the French, and the forward passing of Modric on the breakaway will be crucial if Croatia is to lift a maiden World Cup.  

Croatia Predicted Team
Subasic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Brozovic; Rebic, Modric, Perisic; Mandzukic

It promises to be a fascinating encounter as France & Croatia battle it out for the World Cup.  Watch the Live & Exclusive stream of the game on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.