2018 FIFA World Cup
France's second World Cup victory in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, held in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. France won the final 4–2 against Croatia on 15 July at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, claiming their second World Cup title.
Quick Facts
- Golden boot
- Harry Kane (England) with 6 goals
Lore & Background
The tournament featured 32 teams, with Iceland and Panama making their debuts. Germany, the defending champions, were eliminated in the first round for the first time since 1938. Host nation Russia was eliminated in the quarter-finals. France became the fourth consecutive European winner after Italy (2006), Spain (2010), and Germany (2014).
Reader's Guide
Luka Modrić (Croatia) won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. Harry Kane (England) won the Golden Boot with six goals. Thibaut Courtois (Belgium) won the Golden Glove. Kylian Mbappé was voted Best Young Player and became the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final.
Did You Know?
- The tournament cost over $14.2 billion, making it the most expensive World Cup until surpassed by the 2022 event.
- More than 3 million people attended the matches.
- 64 matches were played in 12 venues across 11 cities.
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