Latest News: France Beat Croatia To Emerge World Cup 2018 Champions

France have beaten Croatia to emerge the winners of the 2018 World Cup in a tensely contested match in Russia.

France have coasted home to victory, lifting the 2018 FIFA World Cup trophy with a 4-2 win over the hitherto unassailable Croatia.

As the match entered decisive stage, several pitch invaders interrupted the World Cup final.

Four people briefly interrupted the World Cup final on Sunday when they ran onto the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

They included at least one woman, while the men appeared to be wearing uniforms of security personnel.

Referee Nestor Pitana briefly halted the match between France and Croatia while stadium security staff chased down and then carried off the individuals.