France is the 2018 World Cup winners after edging out Croatia 4-2 in Moscow.
Goals from players of African descent, Paul Pogba in the 59th minute Kylian Mbappé in the 65th minute contributed to the win.
France made quite an impression since getting into the tournament, earning the support of many Africans across the world after no African team went past the playoffs.
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Wow. The scene in Paris, France as fans celebrate winning the 2018 #WorldCup#FRA 4-2 #CRO #FRACRO #WorldCupFinalpic.twitter.com/xFQ1f3wSLe
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) July 15, 2018
It has been 20 years since France won the World Cup.
One president whose team just won the World Cup.
One president whose team just lost the World Cup final
And Vladimir Putin pic.twitter.com/rDTCwfhUse— euronews (@euronews) July 15, 2018
Mbappe becomes the second youngest player to score in the world cup after Brazillian player Pele. He also received the young player of the tournament award.
Congratulatory messages have started streaming in from leaders across the world.
Bravo à l’équipe de France pour cette belle victoire!
Mes vives félicitations à ces jeunes pleins de talent qui nous ont offert des moments mémorables durant ce Mondial. @FFF— Alassane Ouattara Officiel (@AOuattara_PRCI) July 15, 2018
Félicitations à l'@equipedefrance, brillant vainqueur de la #CoupeDuMonde2018, dont les prestations ont fait vibrer l'ensemble de la planète football jusqu'en Afrique & au Gabon. Bravo également à l'équipe de Croatie pour son panache & à la Russie pour son organisation impeccable
— Ali Bongo Ondimba (@PresidentABO) July 15, 2018
"Félicitations au PR @EmmanuelMacron et à la France pour cette belle victoire à la #WorldCupFinal2018. Mes félicitations également au PR Poutine @KremlinRussia_E et à la Russie pour la parfaite organisation de cet important événement sportif. Le sport pour nous rassembler." #IBK
— Presidence Mali (@PresidenceMali) July 15, 2018
Quelle belle finale de Coupe du monde de football !
J'ai envoyé un message de félicitations ce dimanche soir à @EmmanuelMacron après la brillante victoire de la #France face à la #Croatie #CM2018 . RK— Roch M. C. KABORE (@rochkaborepf) July 15, 2018
Congratulations to ??France on winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup. So well deserved after playing some phenomenal football. It’s been a really exciting tournament. #GoMasisi pic.twitter.com/FT8KQIufOU
— Mokgweetsi EK Masisi (@OfficialMasisi) July 15, 2018
Congratulations to France, who played extraordinary soccer, on winning the 2018 World Cup. Additionally, congratulations to President Putin and Russia for putting on a truly great World Cup Tournament — one of the best ever!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2018
An excellent match!
Congratulations to France for winning the @FIFAWorldCup. They played wonderfully through the tournament and during the #WorldCupFinal @EmmanuelMacron
I also congratulate Croatia for their spirited game. Their performance in the World Cup has been historic.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2018
