Croatia's Mandzukic scores first own goal in World Cup final

Soccer Football - World Cup - Final - France v Croatia - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 15, 2018 Croatia's Mario Mandzukic scores an own goal and the first goal for France REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The own goal by Croatia's Mario Mandzukic in Sunday's World Cup final against France was the first in a final and 12th of a record-breaking tournament in Russia.

Antoine Griezmann's free kick brushed the top of Mandzukic's head and sailed over his own goalkeeper to give France a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute of the game at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

Mandzukic scored the extra-time winner for Croatia against England in Wednesday's semi-final to send them through to the final.

(Reporting by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Ed Osmond)