2018 FIFA WC: The final suddenly stopped in the second half. Find out why?

Four persons invaded in the field during the World Cup final. Image Source: twitter

XtraTime Web Desk: The FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia was temporary stopped as four persons invaded the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.




The World Cup final was interrupted on Sunday by four pitch invaders dressed in suits.

The intruders entered the field at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, causing a brief stoppage in the game between France and Croatia in the 52nd minute.




The quartet were allowed to high-five members of the French team before being accosted and unceremoniously dragged off the playing surface.

Russian protest group Pussy Riot quickly claimed responsibility in a tweet which read: “Right now, there are four members of the band in the World Cup final.”