Do you know that France won the world cup 2018? That was amazing! They beat Croatia with the score 4:2. This was the highest-scoring final since 1966! France's victory meant Deschamps, who captained them 20 years ago, became just the third man to win the competition as a player and coach. Fittingly, the final delivered many of the same twists and turns, riveting moments, individual superlatives and wonderful soccer that had blessed the competition over four upset-filled weeks. And while there have been some superb individual performances, no-one has stood out to such an extent they are a certainty for the prize.  Could the final be the deciding factor? Interestingly, it is 24 years (six tournaments) since the Golden Ball winner came from the champions.  Maybe this is the year that changes. Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has received plenty of praise for his performances so far, including a man-of-the-match showing against Argentina in the group stage.  France forward Mbappe announced himself on the biggest stage with two goals to send the Argentines home in a showing filled with pace, trickery and skill. He will be looking to become only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final, after Brazil legend Pele in 1958.