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WORLD CUP FINAL
France vs. Croatia
Attention casual soccer fans, it’s time to tune in (and have a mimosa)…soccer’s biggest stage is set for Sunday brunch.
Moscow: 11AM est
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CROATIA
- 1st World Cup final in history.
- 1st team to avoid defeat after trailing in three knockout matches.
- 2nd smallest nation in World Cup history to make the final (after Uruguay.)
- Team will finally get to wear famed (& favored) red & white shirts for the first time in a month (because they clashed with opponents).
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FRANCE
- One of the tournament favorites since the start.
- Only won the World Cup once, 20 years ago (after beating Croatia semifinals.)
- One CBS analyst described the team as a “terrific blend of youth, experience, speed & strength.”
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The US men's team failed to qualify for this year's tournament for the first time since 1986 which has been trouble for TV ratings; Fox is expecting to lose money on this year's World Cup. Read more here & see complete list of World Cup winners.
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Sources
- World Cup: France vs. Croatia:
https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/07/11/france-croatia-world-cup-final-history-facts-matchup-preview - FIFA France’s World Cup Dream Came True:
https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/the-day-frances-world-cup-dream-came-true-2985189 - History-maker Mandzukic sends Croatia into first Final:
https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/history-maker-mandzukic-sends-croatia-into-first-final - Fox Losing Money on World Cup Without USA:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fox-losing-money-on-world-cup-without-u-s-team-1531311913 - Who are the previous World Cup winners?
There have been 20 finals, with Brazil the most successful country with five titles.1930 – Uruguay
1934 – Italy
1938 – Italy
1950 – Uruguay
1954 – West Germany
1958 – Brazil
1962 – Brazil
1966 – England
1970 – Brazil
1974 – West Germany
1978 – Argentina
1982 – Italy
1986 – Argentina
1990 – West Germany
1994 – Brazil
1998 – France
2002 – Brazil
2006 – Italy
2010 – Spain
2014 – Germany