FIFA World Cup 2018 final HIGHLIGHTS: France beat Croatia 4-2 to clinch their second title

It is the highest-scoring FIFA World Cup final since France won its only previous title in 1998, beating Brazil 3-0.

France has clinched its second World Cup title with a 4-2 win over Croatia in a dramatic final in Moscow featuring a series of firsts and a pitch invasion orchestrated by Russian protest group Pussy Riot.

France led 2-1 at halftime courtesy of the first own-goal and the first video-reviewed penalty in a World Cup final. The own-goal off the top of Mario Mandzukic's head was the 12th of the tournament. That's double the previous World Cup record of six.

Croatia rallied to equalize on a terrific left-foot strike by Ivan Perisic, but France took the lead right back when Perisic handled the ball in the area. Argentine referee Nestor Pitana initially didn't call the handball but awarded the spot kick after a video review. Antoine Griezmann converted the penalty to put France back in front.

Croatia was playing in its first World Cup final. For France, it was a first World Cup crown since winning on home soil in 1998.

FRANCE LIFT FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY!!

Celebrations erupt!

The winners of this year's FIFA World Cup, the French players line up and receive their medals.

Croatia skipper Luka Modric wins the Golden Ball Award! What a fairy tale for this tiny country's little man!Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic embraces Croatia's Luka Modric after he received the player of the tournament award. (Photo | AP)

Kylian Mbappe wins Young Player Award and deservedly so! What a World Cup the teenager has had!

Presentation ceremony begins.

WELL DONE CROATIA!

Reaching their first ever FIFA World Cup final, Croatia created history this year and won millions of hearts! Well done, indeed, Croatia!

France coach Didier Deschamps has been thrown into the air in a celebration by his players after becoming just the third person to win the World Cup as a player and as a coach. Deschamps was captain of the France squad that won the World Cup on home soil in 1998. (Photo | AP)

For France, this is the first World Cup crown since winning on home soil in 1998.

FRANCE WIN FIFA WORLD CUP 2018!!

France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the FIFA World Cup final! Congratulations France!

WE'RE INTO STOPPAGE TIME!

France are inching toward their second FIFA World Cup title! Five minutes of stoppage time to go!

The balaclava-clad women of Pussy Riot, a Russian punk rock group, rose to global prominence with their daring outdoor performances critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 that sent two members to prison for nearly two years.

Pussy Riot has just claimed responsibility for the four pitch invaders who disrupted the World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow.

LESS THAN 10 MINUTES ON THE CLOCK!

The ball goes back and forth across the field as both teams engage in an intense battle with only a few minutes left for the final whistle!Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, right, controls the ball next to France's Antoine Griezmann, left, during the final match between France and Croatia. (Photo | AP)

Mario Mandzukic takes advantage of French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' errors to settle the score with his previous own goal.

GOOALLL! CROATIA 69'

Croatia strike back! Mario Mandzukic slams one in to give the tiny country hope!

Kylian Mbappe becomes the first teenager to score in a FIFA World Cup final since Brazilian legend Pele did!

GOAALLL!! FRANCE 4-1 65'

France are looking to seal the game! Kylian Mbappe scores their fourth goal!

Paul Pogba has given France a 3-1 lead over Croatia in the World Cup final with a goal in the 59th minute.

GOOALLL!! FRANCE 59'

France inches further away from Croatia!

Four people dressed in suits have invaded the pitch during the second half of the World Cup final.

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic bumps into France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris as the two battle for a high ball and there’s a break in play as Lloris receives treatment.

SECOND HALF KICKS OFF

Croatia would be looking to equalize, while one more goal can help France run away with the game. It's time for the second half to kick off!

Controversial VAR decision

Croatia's Ivan Perisic was penalised for handball after a lengthy VAR review, and it was after the penalty was awarded that France's Antoine Griezmann slotted the spot-kick into the corner to put France 2-1 ahead.

HALF TIME: France 2-1 Croatia

France leads Croatia 2-1 at halftime as it works toward its first World Cup title in 20 years.

France's Antoine Griezmann, left, scores his side's second goal from the penalty spot past Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, right, during the final match between France and Croatia. (Photo | AP)

Griezmann hit the ball hard and left as Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic jumped the other way in the 38th minute.

Antoine Griezmann has given France a 2-1 lead over Croatia with a penalty after the first call made using a video review in a World Cup final.

GOAALL!! FRANCE 38'

Antoine Griezmann scoress off a penalty to give France the lead!

It's the third goal in seven games for Ivan Perisic and the first goal France has conceded since its 4-3 win over Argentina in the round of 16.

Croatia's Ivan Perisic, second left, scores his side's first goal during the final match between France and Croatia. (Photo | AP)

Domagoj Vida got the ball at a free kick and passed it back to Perisic on the edge of the area. The winger controlled the ball with his right foot and used his left to fire it past French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

GOAALLL!! CROATIA 29'

Croatia level the score! Ivan Perisic scores!

It is also the first goal in regulation in a World Cup final since 2006 — the 2010 and 2014 finals were both extra time 1-0 results.

It is the 12th own goal of the World Cup, an all-time record.

France get on top thanks to an own goal from Mario Mandzukic! An Antoine Griezmann freekick ends up in the goal with a touch from Mandzukic!

GOOALLL!! FRANCE 18'

France open their account at just the 18th minute!

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic has taken the kickoff for his team in the World Cup final against France.

FIFA WORLD CUP 2018 FINAL KICKS OFF!!

France is aiming to win its second World Cup and first since 1998. Croatia has never before gone past the semifinal stage.

Former German team captain Philipp Lahm and Russian model Natalia Vodianova display the trophy before the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. (Photo | AP)

France and Croatia's players line up on the field for the national anthems.

Artists perform prior the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. (Photo | AP)

The closing ceremony for the World Cup has started.

France and Croatia are on the field at Luzhniki Stadium to warm up for World Cup final with under an hour to go before kickoff.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will help present the trophy to the winning captain after the World Cup final.

Lineups

France: Hugo Lloris, Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe, N'Golo Kante, Blaise Matuidi, Lucas Hernandez.

Croatia: Danijel Subasic, Sime Vrsaljko, Ivan Strinic, Ivan Perisic, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Rakitic, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mario Mandzukic, Ante Rebic, Domagoj Vida.

France and Croatia will take unchanged lineups into the World Cup final.