Oman players celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against India in 2022 FIFA World Cup' qualifiers match at Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium, in Guwahati.
French President Emmanuel Macron pumping his fist in joy as France win the football World Cup in Moscow.
The plane carrying the French soccer team arrives is met with a water cannon salute at Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy, north of Paris.
A man kicks a tear gas canister thrown by riot police during clashes on the Champs Elysees avenue where soccer fans were celebrating France's World Cup victory over Croatia in Paris, France.
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris holds the cup as the French soccer team arrives at Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy, north of Paris.
A plane with Croatian national soccer team, center, followed by a Croatian Army MiG-21 jet fighters flies over Zagreb before a celebration in Croatia.
Supporters of the Croatian national soccer team light torches a celebration in Zagreb, Croatia. Euphoria gave way to a mixture of disappointment and pride for Croatia fans after their national team lost to France in its first ever World Cup final.
People wait on the Place de la Concorde for the French soccer team in Paris. Following a victory lap down the packed Champs-Elysees Avenue in an open air bus, the squad that defeated Croatia 4-2 in the tournament final on Sunday attended an informal garden party hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.
The crowd cheers France's victorious World Cup team descending in a bus upon Paris' packed Champs-Elysees avenue after the team's 4-2 victory over Croatia, in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron, second left, his wife Brigitte, team captain Hugo Lloris holding the cup, head coach Didier Deschamps, second right, react at the presidential Elysee Palace after the parade down the Champs-Elysees, where tens of thousands thronged after the team's 4-2 victory over Croatia, in Paris.
Smoke in the colors of the national flag is released by the French aerobatic squad as the bus carrying the victorious French World Cup soccer team drives down the famed Champs Elysees avenue, in Paris, France.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks next to France coach Didier Deschamps during an official reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris. France is readying to welcome home the national soccer team for a parade down the Champs-Elysees, where tens of thousands thronged after the team's 4-2 victory over Croatia Sunday.
Croatia's national soccer team members are seen on top of an open bus as they are greeted by fans during a celebration in central Zagreb, Croatia.
Croatia's national soccer team members, from left, Domagoj Vida, Luka Modric, Sime Vrsaljko, Ante Rebic, Mario Mandzukic and Vedran Corluka, are seen on top of an open bus as they are greeted by fans during a celebration in central Zagreb, Croatia.
Croatia's national soccer team members, from left, Domagoj Vida, Luka Modric, Sime Vrsaljko, Ante Rebic and Mario Mandzukic, are seen on top of an open bus as they are greeted by fans during a celebration in central Zagreb, Croatia. In an outburst of national pride and joy, Croatia rolled out a red carpet and staged a euphoric heroes' welcome for the national team despite its loss to France in the World Cup final.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic, left, presents a T-shirt to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin embrace each other as they attend the gala-concert dedicated to the closing of FIFA Soccer World Cup at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left back to a camera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right back to a camera, attend the gala-concert dedicated to the closing of FIFA Soccer World Cup at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia.
France football team supporters perform ahead of the final match during the FIFA World Cup 2018, in Chandannagar.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez after the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
England players stand on the pitch after the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
England's Harry Kane reacts after the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford stops a scoring attempt by Belgium's Romelu Lukaku during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, gestures besides team mate England's Danny Rose, bottom, after Belgium's Thomas Meunier, background, scored his side's opening goal during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
England's Phil Jones left controls a ball in front of Belgium's Jan Vertonghen during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Belgium's Eden Hazard, right, is pursued by England's Jesse Lingard as he runs with the ball during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku, right, controls the ball besides England's John Stones during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Belgium's Thomas Meunier (15) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Belgium's Eden Hazard (10) scores his side's second goal during the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Belgium's Eden Hazard, foreground, receives a medal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia. Belgium defeats England 2-0.
Belgium players salute the fans after defeating England in the third place match at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Team Belgium pose after the third place match between England and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia.
French soccer team supporters gather on the Champ de Mars ahead of the World Cup final between France and Croatia, in Paris.
Syrians watch the World Cup soccer final match between France and Croatia at their home, that was partially destroyed by the war leaving two of its rooms without a ceiling, in the town of Ain Terma, in the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus, Syria.
Soccer fans cool off in the water while they attending the "Ballyhoo Boat Bash" at the Haulover Sandbar in Miami as France won its second World Cup title by defeating Croatia in Moscow, Russia.
Argentina's soccer fans sing songs in Nikolskaya street near the Kremlin after France won the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Argentina's soccer fans gather after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia.
A fan gestures before the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
France soccer fans from Russia celebrate after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia.
A Croatian national soccer fan lights a flare in celebration after his team had scored a goal in the World Cup final, in central Zagreb, Croatia.
Croatian soccer fans crowd the main square in central Zagreb, Croatia. Croatia's national soccer team faces France in the World Cup final in Russia.
People dance in Red Square after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia.
France's soccer fans sing their national anthem in Red square, with the St. Basil's Cathedral in the background, after France won the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
In this picture taken from the terrace of the Publicis Group people take the streets around the Arc de Triomphe to celebrate France's World Cup victory over Croatia, in Paris, France.
The Arc de Triomphe is illuminated with the colors of the French national flag and by fireworks set off by French soccer fans celebrating France's World Cup victory over Croatia, in Paris, France. France won the final 4-2. The inscription in French reads : Proud to be blue (French).
The name of French soccer striker Olivier Giroud is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe as soccer fans invade the Champs Elysees avenue after France won the soccer World Cup final match between France and Croatia in Paris. France won its second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2.
France's President Emmanuel Macron embraces France head coach Didier Deschamps during the award ceremony after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Will Smith and Era Istrefi, right, perform prior to the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
The name of French soccer striker Antoine Griezmann is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe after France won the soccer World Cup final match between France and Croatia, in Paris. France won its second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2.
Former German soccer team captain Philipp Lahm displays the trophy before the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Stewards pull a woman off the pitch after she stormed onto the field and interrupted the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
France's Antoine Griezmann, right, celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
France head coach Didier Deschamps is thrown into the air by his players as they celibate after defeating Croatian in the match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. France won the game 4-2.
French players celebrate at the end of the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
France's Paul Pogba, right, scores his side's third goal during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
France's Kylian Mbappe scores his side's fourth goal during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Dejan Lovren, France's Paul Pogba, Croatia's Ivan Perisic, and France's Raphael Varane, from left to right, challenge for the ball during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, center, scores an own goal during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic, second left, handles the ball to give away a penalty as he jumps for the ball with France's Blaise Matuidi during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic shoots to score his team's first goal during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic, right, scores his side's first goal during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
France's Antoine Griezmann, points to two stars on his jersey indicating two world cup wins, as he celebrates with Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. France won the final 4-2.
France's Paul Pogba celebrates with the trophy after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron reacts during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Fireworks explode above the stadium at the end of the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
The French team celebrate after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. France won the final 4-2.
Croatia's Luka Modric, center and his teammates warm up during a training session of Croatian national team at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia.
France's Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann run on the field during a training session at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Glebovets, Russia.
France's Antoine Griezmann, Blaise Matuidi, Paul Pogba and Ngolo Kante run on the field during a training session at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Glebovets, Russia.
Croatia fans pose for a picture before the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Why, you might ask yourself, did they not zoom into the grinning faces of this father and son duo when covering the France vs Belgium semi-final. But, in St Petersburg, they only had lenses for fans who had personal investment in the outcome of the game. Point is, like so many of us, Abhishek and Amitabh, too, had lots to cheer about. At half-time, they were even.
Russia's soccer fan is painted her face in Croatia's national flag after Croatia won the semifinal soccer match between Croatia and England during the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium, in Nikolskaya street near the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
England fans pose for a picture before the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's soccer fans celebrate with a model of the World Cup trophy in Red Square as their team won the semifinal soccer match between Croatia and England during the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia. The St. Basil's Cathedral is left in the background.
Croatia fans celebrate their team victory after the semifinal soccer match between Croatia and England during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Nikolskaya street near the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
England soccer fans react after England national soccer team lost the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup, in Hyde Park, London.
England head coach Gareth Southgate, left, embraces England's Dele Alli at the end of the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
England's Marcus Rashford reacts on the pitch disappointed after losing the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Marcelo Brozovic celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Luka Modric, right, celebrates next to England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, on the ground, at the end of the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
England's Phil Jones hugs with England's Harry Kane, right, during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
England's Kieran Trippier celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Domagoj Vida, right, challenges for the ball England's Harry Kane, left, during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Luka Modric, left, and England's Marcus Rashford challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Marcelo Brozovic fights for the ball with England's Harry Kane, right, during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic, 2nd right, scores his side's first goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic saves a shot from England's Harry Kane, left, during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Ivan Strinic, right, challenges for the ball England's Jesse Lingard, left, during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
England's Harry Kane, left, plays the ball against the goal post during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Ante Rebic, front, and England's Ashley Young challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
England players react after Croatia scored their second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, second right, scores his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, 2nd right, scores his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Croatian fans cheer while watching the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup, in Zagreb, Croatia.
