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2018 FIFA World Cup | France reach World Cup final after beating Belgium

Published:Tuesday | July 10, 2018 | 12:00 AM
AP
France's Samuel Umtiti celebrates after scoring his sides only goal of the game during the semi-final match between France and Belgium at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, on Tuesday. France won 1-0.

MOSCOW (AP):

France reached the World Cup final for the first time since 2006, with a 1-0 win over Belgium in a semi-final match that attracted presidents, royalty and a rock star.

Samuel Umtiti's header in the 51st minute was the only goal in a tense match at St. Petersburg.

France, the 1998 champions and runners-up in '06, will play either Croatia or England in Sunday's final at Moscow.

England and Croatia will meet on Wednesday in Moscow in the second semi-final.

France President Emmanuel Macron and King Philippe of Belgium shook hands in the VIP section before the match. Mick Jagger was also on the official list of guests.