Paul Pogba gives inspirational team talk before France’s victory over Croatia Paul Pogba has revealed what he said to his France team-mates prior to the World Cup final with a motivational rally before the biggest game of their careers. With the expectations of a nation resting on their shoulders, they may have not needed any extra motivation for the final with Croatia - but it didn't stop Pogba stepping up and trying to provide it. The 25-year-old told his team-mates they were '90 minutes away from entering the history books' and becoming just the second France side to lift the prestigious prize.