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Mbappe powers France to World Cup glory, Croatia reeling after VAR controversy

MOSCOW -- Three thoughts on France 4-2 Croatia as Les Bleus won their second World Cup.

1. Mbappe magic propels France to World Cup glory

Kylian Mbappe capped his debut World Cup by becoming the first teenager to score in the final since Pele in 1958 as France beat Croatia to become world champions for a second time.

Mbappe, only 19, scored the fourth goal in France's 4-2 victory in Moscow to take his tally for the tournament to four goals in seven games.

He also produced some devastating bursts down the right flank for Didier Deschamps' team to cause panic in the Croatia defence.