Who was the captain of the French team that won the 2018 World Cup?

Hugo Lloris was the captain of the French team that won the 2018 World Cup. The goalkeeper led France in the final as it defeated Croatia 4–2 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on 15 July 2018.

Lloris had been France’s first-choice captain since 2012, giving him a long leadership role before the Russian tournament. He started every match of France’s successful campaign and lifted the trophy after the final. His position made him a distinctive World Cup-winning captain: while outfield teammates such as Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Paul Pogba attracted much of the attacking attention, Lloris organized the defense from goal.

The final was not flawless for the captain. In the 69th minute, he attempted to dribble past Mario Mandžukić and lost possession, allowing Croatia to score its second goal. France nevertheless held on for a two-goal victory. Mbappé was named the tournament’s Best Young Player, while Griezmann was the final’s Man of the Match; neither was the team captain. Didier Deschamps coached France and became only the third person to win the World Cup as both player and manager.