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France's Second Star
France won their second World Cup title, 20 years after their first triumph in 1998, with a dominant 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final.
⚽ All Goal Scorers
Golden Boot: Harry Kane| # | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kane | England | 6 |
| 2 | Antoine Griezmann | France | 4 |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 4 |
| 2 | Romelu Lukaku | Belgium | 4 |
| 2 | Denis Cheryshev | Russia | 4 |
| 2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 4 |
| 7 | Ivan Perišić | Croatia | 3 |
| 7 | Mario Mandžukić | Croatia | 3 |
| 7 | Eden Hazard | Belgium | 3 |
| 7 | Artem Dzyuba | Russia | 3 |
| 11 | Edinson Cavani | Uruguay | 3 |
| 12 | Diego Costa | Spain | 3 |
| 13 | Yerry Mina | Colombia | 3 |
| 14 | Luka Modric | Croatia | 2 |
| 15 | John Stones | England | 2 |
| 16 | Neymar | Brazil | 2 |
| 17 | Philippe Coutinho | Brazil | 2 |
| 18 | Andreas Granqvist | Sweden | 2 |
| 19 | Takashi Inui | Japan | 2 |
| 20 | Son Heung-Min | South Korea | 2 |
Top 5 Historic Moments
History Made at Russia 2018
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VAR Makes History
The 2018 World Cup was the first to use Video Assistant Referee (VAR), fundamentally changing how crucial decisions are made in football.
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Germany's Shock Exit
Defending champions Germany were eliminated in the group stage for the first time since 1938, losing to Mexico and South Korea.
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Pavard's Wonder Goal
Benjamin Pavard's stunning outside-of-the-boot volley against Argentina was voted Goal of the Tournament and became instantly iconic.
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Croatia's Fairytale Run
Croatia, a nation of just 4 million, reached the World Cup Final for the first time, with Luka Modric winning the Golden Ball award.
FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia - Complete Player Statistics
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia saw France claim their second World Cup title with a dominant 4-2 victory over Croatia. Harry Kane won the Golden Boot with 6 goals, while Luka Modrić earned the Golden Ball as best player. The tournament featured breakout performances from young stars like Kylian Mbappé.
Top Scorers Breakdown
The Golden Boot race featured a tight competition. Harry Kane's 6 goals included a hat-trick against Panama and crucial strikes throughout England's run to the semifinals. Five players tied on 4 goals: Antoine Griezmann (France), Kylian Mbappé (France), Romelu Lukaku (Belgium), Denis Cheryshev (Russia), and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
Assist Leaders Analysis
Belgium dominated the assist charts with Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, and Thomas Meunier each providing 2 assists. France's Antoine Griezmann contributed 2 assists alongside his 4 goals. Host nation Russia saw Artem Dzyuba provide 2 assists in their surprising run to the quarterfinals.
Award Winners
- Golden Boot: Harry Kane (England) - 6 goals
- Golden Ball: Luka Modrić (Croatia) - Best Player
- Golden Glove: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium) - Best Goalkeeper
- Best Young Player: Kylian Mbappé (France)
Historic Moments
The 2018 World Cup introduced VAR for the first time and saw defending champions Germany crash out in the group stage. Mbappé became only the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup Final. Croatia, with a population of just 4 million, reached their first-ever World Cup Final.