It doesn't matter if Mario Mandzukic gave France the lead, he helped Antoine Griezmann reach a curious but interesting record.

Antoine Griezmann's FIFA World Cup has confirmed his chances of becoming one of the best footballers in the world, mainly due to his influence for Les Bleus during the entire competition.

Griezmann contributed to France's lead in the first half with a goal and yes, an assist. Why? Because he took the free kick that Mario Mandzukic deflected into the back of his own net.

In fact, no other player had done that feat in any of the 20 previous FIFA World Cup finals.

STAT ALERT: Antoine Griezmann is the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score and assist in the first half of a FIFA WC final. Yes, Mandzukic's own goal had an assist from Griezmann.