It’s a big day and we know that you are among those die-hard soccer fans who is eagerly waiting to watch the FIFA world cup 2018 final between Croatia and France at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium in Russia on Sunday.
BIG DAY! World Cup Final day, France vs Crotia. Which team do you supporting this evening?
– RETWEET for Tolisso's France ??
– LIKE for Modric's Croatia ?? pic.twitter.com/D2fjQtwzmn— Bayern mania (@Bayern_mania) July 15, 2018
Well, for the last month, you’ve heard a lot about the World Cup and and now we are at the most interesting phase of the tournament.
While the popular names like Ronaldo and Messi but are already out of the tournament, now we have Croatia and France who will fight for the coveted trophy.
Let’s start with the basics:
What: World Cup final
When: Sunday, July 15, 11 a.m. ET, 8.30 p.m. IST
Who: France vs. Croatia
Where: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
The Eiffel Tower helped France get ready for today's FIFA #WorldCup Final last night on Bastille Day. pic.twitter.com/NpCNAUuNCn
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 15, 2018
How did France and Croatia get here:
France is now termed among the favourites in the finals but the road towards this path was not so easy. After crushing Australia and Peru and a draw with Denmark, France were standing at the top in group stage. They stunned everyone by beating Argentina and Uruguay and then defeating Belgium in semi-finals to reach the finals.
While Croatians have surprised everyone as they have won every single game of the tournament. Beginning from Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland in Group stage, the team went on to beat the likes of Denmark and Russia in Knock-out stage and then a shocking victory over England in the semi-finals and to finally enter the finals.
It's the FIFA World Cup final day…
RT if you are excited ? pic.twitter.com/15GUUlQQsL
— Football Stuff (@FootbalIStuff) July 15, 2018
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Who stands a chance to win?
As we said it earlier, France are considered as favourites to life the trophy. Moreover, France’s odds sit at -106, while Croatia is a +387 underdog. Further, the odds of a draw sit at +233. A draw means the match was tied after 90 minutes before 30 minutes of extra time and penalty kicks. Whether you agree or not, the World Cup can’t end in a tie.
#FRA or #CRO – Who will it be today?
The FIFA #WorldCup final kicks off at 17:00 (CAT). pic.twitter.com/rHQICUv0oQ
— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) July 15, 2018
Well, whoever wins the finals, it’s a different story yet we bet that the world cup final is definitely going to be a thrilling one.
HAPPY FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL DAY!
