🇷🇺 FIFA World Cup 2018
Host: Russia · 32 teams · 64 matches · 169 goals
Quick answer: France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia, beating Croatia 4-2 in the final at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow.
Tournament Summary
- Champion
- 🇫🇷 France
- Runner-up
- 🇭🇷 Croatia
- Third place
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- Fourth place
- 🏴 England
- Top scorer
- Harry Kane (6 goals, England)
- Format
- Group stage + knockout
- Attendance
- 3,031,768
Highlights
- France won their second World Cup title
- France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final
- First World Cup held in Eastern Europe
- First World Cup held in Russia
- VAR (Video Assistant Referee) introduced
- Harry Kane: 6 goals (Golden Boot)
- Luka Modrić: Golden Ball (best player)
- Kylian Mbappé: Best Young Player
- Thibaut Courtois: Golden Glove
- Germany eliminated in group stage (defending champions)
- 169 goals scored (2.64 per match)
- Record 29 penalties awarded
- 12 own goals (tournament record)
- Fourth consecutive European winner
- Croatia's first World Cup final
Stadiums
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luzhniki Stadium | Moscow | 78,011 | 7 |
| Krestovsky Stadium | Saint Petersburg | 64,468 | 7 |
| Fisht Olympic Stadium | Sochi | 44,287 | 6 |
| Kazan Arena | Kazan | 42,873 | 6 |
| Nizhny Novgorod Stadium | Nizhny Novgorod | 43,319 | 6 |
| Samara Arena | Samara | 41,970 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2018 World Cup?
France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia in the final.
Where was the 2018 World Cup held?
The 2018 World Cup was hosted by Russia.
How many teams participated in the 2018 World Cup?
32 national teams participated in the 2018 World Cup.
Who was the top scorer at the 2018 World Cup?
Harry Kane from England was the top scorer with 6 goals.
How many goals were scored at the 2018 World Cup?
A total of 169 goals were scored across 64 matches.