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    Updated 1805 GMT (0205 HKT) June 25, 2018

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    French players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after defeating Croatia in the final on Sunday, July 15.
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    French players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after defeating Croatia in the final on Sunday, July 15.
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    French midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates with the trophy.
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    French midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates with the trophy.
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    France mobs Kylian Mbappe after his goal gave the team a 4-1 lead.
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    France mobs Kylian Mbappe after his goal gave the team a 4-1 lead.
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    Croatia's Ivan Strinic reacts during the match.
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    Croatia's Ivan Strinic reacts during the match.
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    France manager Didier Deschamps is lifted by his players after the victory. Deschamps was also a player on the 1998 French team that won the World Cup.
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    France manager Didier Deschamps is lifted by his players after the victory. Deschamps was also a player on the 1998 French team that won the World Cup.
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    French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a jumping save against Croatia.
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    French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a jumping save against Croatia.
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    French players celebrate after the final whistle.
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    French players celebrate after the final whistle.
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    French President Emmanuel Macron shows his excitement while watching the match.
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    French President Emmanuel Macron shows his excitement while watching the match.
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    Paul Pogba, bottom, runs to the corner after scoring France's third goal.
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    Paul Pogba, bottom, runs to the corner after scoring France's third goal.
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    France's Lucas Hernandez tackles Ante Rebic.
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    France's Lucas Hernandez tackles Ante Rebic.
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    The referee used video review on this play late in the first half and called for a penalty after Ivan Perisic handled the ball in the Croatian box. Antoine Griezmann stepped up to convert the penalty and give France a 2-1 lead.
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    The referee used video review on this play late in the first half and called for a penalty after Ivan Perisic handled the ball in the Croatian box. Antoine Griezmann stepped up to convert the penalty and give France a 2-1 lead.
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    Perisic, bottom left, scored a spectacular first-half goal to tie the match at 1-1.
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    Perisic, bottom left, scored a spectacular first-half goal to tie the match at 1-1.
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    Will Smith and Nicky Jam perform during the closing ceremony held before the final.
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    Will Smith and Nicky Jam perform during the closing ceremony held before the final.
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    Belgian players celebrate Eden Hazard's goal in the third-place match against England on Saturday, July 14. The Belgians won 2-0.
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    Belgian players celebrate Eden Hazard's goal in the third-place match against England on Saturday, July 14. The Belgians won 2-0.
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    Thomas Meunier opened the scoring for Belgium in the fourth minute.
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    Thomas Meunier opened the scoring for Belgium in the fourth minute.
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    English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after the first goal against Belgium.
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    English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after the first goal against Belgium.
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    Mario Mandzukic scores against England late in extra time to give Croatia a 2-1 victory in the semifinals on Wednesday, July 11.
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    Mario Mandzukic scores against England late in extra time to give Croatia a 2-1 victory in the semifinals on Wednesday, July 11.
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    Mandzukic celebrates after his goal.
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    Mandzukic celebrates after his goal.
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    Croatia's Ivan Strinic, right, challenges England's Jesse Lingard.
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    Croatia's Ivan Strinic, right, challenges England's Jesse Lingard.
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    Croatian defender Sime Vrsaljko goes over Ashley Young for a header.
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    Croatian defender Sime Vrsaljko goes over Ashley Young for a header.
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    A photographer is knocked over by members of the Croatian team as they celebrate the late Mandzukic goal.
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    A photographer is knocked over by members of the Croatian team as they celebrate the late Mandzukic goal.
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    Players collide during the Croatia-England semifinal. Croatia played 120 minutes for the third straight match.
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    Players collide during the Croatia-England semifinal. Croatia played 120 minutes for the third straight match.
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    Lingard shields the ball in the corner.
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    Lingard shields the ball in the corner.
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    France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates at the end of the semifinal match against Belgium on Tuesday, July 10. France won 1-0 to advance to the final.
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    France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates at the end of the semifinal match against Belgium on Tuesday, July 10. France won 1-0 to advance to the final.
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    France's Olivier Giroud kisses teammate Samuel Umtiti after Umtiti scored on a header against Belgium.
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    France's Olivier Giroud kisses teammate Samuel Umtiti after Umtiti scored on a header against Belgium.
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    Giroud is challenged by Belgium defender Vincent Kompany.
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    Giroud is challenged by Belgium defender Vincent Kompany.
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    France's teenage sensation, Kylian Mbappe, jumps over Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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    France's teenage sensation, Kylian Mbappe, jumps over Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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    Thierry Henry, assistant coach for Belgium and former French captain, consoles Belgian players after the semifinal loss.
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    Thierry Henry, assistant coach for Belgium and former French captain, consoles Belgian players after the semifinal loss.
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    Luka Modric jumps for the ball during Croatia's quarterfinal victory over Russia on July 7.
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    Luka Modric jumps for the ball during Croatia's quarterfinal victory over Russia on July 7.
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    Croatian players celebrate after defeating Russia in a penalty shootout. The match was tied 2-2 after extra time.
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    Croatian players celebrate after defeating Russia in a penalty shootout. The match was tied 2-2 after extra time.
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    Russian forward Fedor Smolov reacts after the Croatia match.
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    Russian forward Fedor Smolov reacts after the Croatia match.
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    Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, left, and Russia's Mario Fernandes go for the ball.
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    Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, left, and Russia's Mario Fernandes go for the ball.
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    Croatia's Andrej Kramaric celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Russia.
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    Croatia's Andrej Kramaric celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Russia.
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    English defenders Harry Maguire, left, and John Stones celebrate their quarterfinal victory over Sweden on July 7. Maguire scored the opening goal in the 2-0 win.
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    English defenders Harry Maguire, left, and John Stones celebrate their quarterfinal victory over Sweden on July 7. Maguire scored the opening goal in the 2-0 win.
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    English manager Gareth Southgate celebrates his team's win.
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    English manager Gareth Southgate celebrates his team's win.
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    Dele Alli scores on a header for England's second goal.
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    Dele Alli scores on a header for England's second goal.
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    Swedish players are dejected at the end of the match.
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    Swedish players are dejected at the end of the match.
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    Belgian players celebrate the second goal in their 2-1 win over Brazil on July 6. They advanced to play France in the semifinals.
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    Belgian players celebrate the second goal in their 2-1 win over Brazil on July 6. They advanced to play France in the semifinals.
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    Brazilian star Neymar reacts after the final whistle.
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    Brazilian star Neymar reacts after the final whistle.
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    Belgium celebrates their first goal, which came off a deflected header in the 13th minute.
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    Belgium celebrates their first goal, which came off a deflected header in the 13th minute.
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    Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaps for a loose ball in the box.
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    Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaps for a loose ball in the box.
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    Kevin De Bruyne controls the ball against Brazil.
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    Kevin De Bruyne controls the ball against Brazil.
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    France's Olivier Giroud, left, and Uruguay's Martin Caceres battle for the ball during their quarterfinal match on July 6. France won 2-0.
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    France's Olivier Giroud, left, and Uruguay's Martin Caceres battle for the ball during their quarterfinal match on July 6. France won 2-0.
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