FIFA WC: France claim spot in World Cup final

France claims spot in FIFA World Cup final 2018 by beating Belgium 1-0 … reports Asian Lite News.

Players of France celebrate victory after the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France and Belgium. (Xinhua/Li Ga/IANS)

France edged past Belgium 1-0 to book their place in the final of the FIFA World Cup in a riveting semi-final clash here on Tuesday.

Centre-back Samuel Umtiti scored in the 51st minute for the French in what proved to be the winner.

France will either take on England or Croatia in the summit clash on Sunday.

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