Head to head history
The two nations have met five times, and Croatia have never beaten France.
Their first meeting came at the 1998 World Cup, with Les Bleus winning 2-1 in the semi-finals en route to lifting the famous trophy on home soil.
France then won friendlies in 1999 (3-0) and 2000 (2-0).
However, their last two meetings have ended in draws – a 2-2 draw at Euro 2004, and a goalless stalemate in 2011.
Croatia vs Fatigue:
Croatia have played 120 minutes in all three knockout games, and Dalic will need to assess the fitness of his squad with fatigue likely to be an issue.
Ivan Perisic, who was outstanding for Croatia in the semi-final, is reportedly struggling with a thigh injury.
It is worth noting that France have won all of their games in 90 minutes and also have an extra day to rest between the semis and the final.
Neither side will have any players suspended for the final, while the French squad has a clean bill of health.
It may be a different matter for Croatia though, with plenty of players feeling the strain after every one of their knockout games has gone to extra time – Ivan Strinic may well be a doubt after limping off with what appeared to be a groin issue in extra time against England.