France v Croatia was quickly halted as four people invaded the pitch at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow
The world Cup final become interrupted on Sunday by 4 pitch invaders dressed in suits, in a concerted action claimed by Pussy riot.
The intruders entered the field at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, causing a short stoppage in the match between France and Croatia within the 52nd minute.
The quartet had been allowed to high-5 members of the French team before being accosted and unceremoniously dragged off the playing floor.
Russian protest group Pussy riot quickly claimed responsibility in a tweet which read: "right now, there are four participants of the band in the world Cup final."
The punk rock band is famous for its vocal opposition to the government of Russian president Vladimir Putin and defence of feminist and gay rights problems.
Pussy riot gained international visibility for a controversial concert held in 2012 inside a Moscow cathedral, which was condemned as sacrilegious by Orthodox church authorities.
Three group members were subsequently arrested and sentenced to prison terms on religious hatred charges, a verdict that was slammed via human rights campaigners.
The band additionally performed during the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi, before being forcefully stopped through security officials.
France have been crowned champions of the 2018 world Cup after the pitch invasion, triumphing 4-2 over Croatia in an action-packed final.
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