The main talking points around the World Cup final

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One of the greatest World Cups in memory comes to a close on Sunday as France and Croatia meet in the final.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at some of the talking points of the day.

Croatia’s Duracell bunnies

Croatia have kept running... and running
Croatia have kept running… and running (Adam Davy/PA)

The biggest stage for the biggest names

Kylian Mbappe has been one of the stars of the tournament, most notably his stunning deconstruction of Argentina in the second round. Not even 20, he was not born when his country won the World Cup on home soil at France 98. Nothing has fazed him so far in his career, be it his big-money move to Paris Saint Germain or this World Cup. The stage seems set for him.

Didier deserves more credit

Didier Deschamps could do a World Cup double
Didier Deschamps could do a World Cup double (Adam Davy/PA)

Over to you, Qatar

The World Cup's next stop is Qatar
The World Cup’s next stop is Qatar (PA)

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