France captain Hugo Lloris says the World Cup marked a shift towards the team's new generation led by Kylian Mbappe following Sunday's final defeat to Argentina.
Argentina star Lionel Messi has vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally adding the World Cup title to his list of honours.
Brazilian legend Pele believes Lionel Messi "deserved" to be a World Cup winner after guiding Argentina to victory over the defending champions France on Sunday.
Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading Argentina to the title against France on Sunday.
France striker Kylian Mbappe walk away with the World Cup Golden Boot award with eight goals after scoring a hat-trick in Sunday's final defeat to Argentina.
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a World Cup victory in one of the all-time great finals after holding their nerve to beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Sunday evening.
France coach Didier Deschamps is sweating over the fitness of several key players as his team battled a mystery virus ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina.
Mislav Orsic scored the winner as Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in their third place playoffs of the World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
Although Julian Alvarez was a bit player for Argentina at the World Cup, he has emerged as a key attacker as they gear up for Sunday's championship game against France.
Kylian Mbappe has the opportunity to become the youngest player to win two World Cups Pele achieved the feat at the age of 21.