EU finance ministers on Tuesday gave Croatia the final green light to adopt the euro single currency on January 1, 2023.

US-based South African comedian Trevor Noah has defended himself after being criticised by a French diplomat for saying "Africa won the World Cup".

French President Emmanuel Macron couldn’t contain his joy as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the World Cup at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.

France won the Fifa World Cup for the second time by overcoming Croatia's bold challenge in a thrilling final in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

MILLIONS of English fans sat shocked around the world as former stars and analysts tore into a late-game disaster.

Mario Mandzukic scored in the 109th minute as Croatia came from behind to beat England 2-1 after extra time on Wednesday and reach their first World Cup final, where they will face France on Sunday, and send the Balkan nation into raptures.

England has been craving a top title since it won the World Cup in 1966 and has a tremendous, unforeseen opportunity ahead, with the weight of its country on its shoulders.

Marcus Rojo’s stunning finish four minutes from time kept Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive to see off Nigeria 2-1 on Tuesday and set up a last 16 meeting with France.