FIFA World Cup 2018 produced many talking points with France winning their second title in third final appearance.
French media, both print and TV, hailed their young side's performance as the country lifted their second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday.
Fifa World Cup 2018: Kolkata was hoping for Brazil to reach the final but those were dashed as France and Croatia entered the final.
The next FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar during November to December 2022.
France scraped through in the group stages before turning on the magic in the knockout stages including in the high-scoring final.
At the FIFA World Cup 2018, a total of 169 goals were scored in 64 matches – an average 2.6 goals per match with one goalless draw.
Didier Deschamps lifted his second World Cup trophy. He did it as the captain of France 20 years ago in the 1998 World Cup. He did it again on Sunday, as a coach, this time.
FIFA World Cup 2018 tournament saw some of the most unforgettable goals. Here are some of the best goals in Russia.
France beat Croatia 4-2 at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium to win the 2018 World Cup. It is the second time that France have managed to lift the trophy.
The noise of the stadium and the thunderclaps in the clouds did not distract Antoine Griezmann as he coolly put away a penalty and played a crucial role in his team's goal burst in the second half.
Croatia's first golden generation lost to France in the 1998 World Cup semifinals, and its second went one better.
France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday marked the second time in 20 years that the World Cup trophy comes to the country, and came at a time when the people feel needy.
Kylian Mbappe became the only teenager apart from Pele to have scored in a World Cup final on Sunday.
The Croatia players were given a standing ovation by their fans after taking the game to the French for the entire 90 minutes, dominating much of the match.
France overpowered Croatia 4-2 to lift the trophy and Didier Deschamps became only the third man, after Brazil's Mario Zagallo and German Franz Beckenbauer to win it both as player and coach.
Luka Modric won the Golden Ball award at World Cup 2018 in which France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final on Sunday.
Didier Deschamps had his detractors back home — including legendary Eric Cantona — but his tough love and guidance reaped rich dividends in the end.
Kylian Mbappe became the second France player in two consecutive World Cup to win the Young Player Award.
FIFA announced a number of awards to recognise the great performances throughout their time in Russia including Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove, Young Player and Fair Play Awards.
Thibault Courtois was awarded the Golden Glove at the FIFA World Cup 2018 after guiding Belgium to third-place finish in Russia.
Luka Modric has been awarded the FIFA World Cup 2018 Golden Ball Award after the final between Croatia and France in Moscow.
FIFA World Cup 2018: France, in their third World Cup final, appearance maintained their unbeaten record over Croatia to lift the title in Moscow.
France are FIFA World Cup 2018 winner after beating Croatia 4-2 in final in Moscow on Sunday.
England striker Harry Kane scored six goals in seven games in the World Cup tournament in Russia, more than any other player.
An absolute howler from Hugo Lloris awarded Mario Mandzukic Croatia's second goal of the final showdown between France and Croatia in Moscow.