"Croatia have a very good squad, its level is comparable to the 1998 squad. It helped Croatia to reach the World Cup final. The Golden Ball will be awarded to the one who becomes the World Cup champion. Kylian Mbappe, Luka Modric deserve to become the tournament's best player. The one who shines in the final, the one who scores the winner can count on the award," Salenko said.

Salenko added that he would be supporting Croatia in the final despite France being favorites to win the match.

France will face Croatia, who claimed the third place at the 1998 World Cup, at the Luzhniki Stadium at 18:00 local time.