Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Free Tips | Argentina vs France: Final

Argentina vs France Match Details

Match: Argentina vs France, Final | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Date: 18 December 2022

Time: 9.00 pm (GMT+6), 8.30 pm (GMT+5.5)

Venue: Lusail Stadium, Qatar

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Argentina and France will meet in the final of the football World Cup known as The Greatest Show on Earth.

One of the best stars of the time, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will enter the field to prove their superiority. Last World Cup champion France is entering the final for the second time in a row. Didier Deschamps will be desperate to repeat the 2018 World Cup final and take home the title. On the other hand, after the 1986 World Cup, Scolani’s Argentina will try to win their third title after a 36-year title drought.

Argentina is the Latin American team in the last title celebration held by Maradona. Lionel Messi, one of the best stars of the present time, has a second chance to give Argentina their third title. Earlier in 2014, he came very close to the title but ended up losing his dream. The little magician had to be satisfied with the runner-up loss to Germany in the final. His chance has come to make up for that regret. This World Cup is going to be Lionel Messi’s last World Cup. One of the most popular stars in modern football, desperate to make the end colorful.

In 1962, Brazil won two World Cups in a row. After 60 years, no team could win the title twice in a row. This is the golden opportunity in front of France. Kylian Mbappe is leading from the front to win a second consecutive title. If he laughs the last laugh, he will become a great hero. He was one of the members of the 2018 World Cup-winning team.

Argentina, the third team in the FIFA ranking, is going to face the fourth team France in the final match of the football war. The match is undoubtedly going to be full of tough competition.

Argentina vs France Match Highlights

Argentina was unbeaten in 36 consecutive matches before coming to play in the main stage of the World Cup. But they faced criticism after losing the first match against weak Saudi Arabia. From there, Messi’s team confirmed the final as a worthy team. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has won every possible trophy in his career except the World Cup trophy. Now he has a golden opportunity to win the World Cup trophy. Alvarez is his worthy companion in this journey of his dreams. In addition, Otamendi, Romero, DePaul and goalkeeper Martinez continue to support him.

France defeated Argentina 4-3 in the 2018 World Cup. In addition, they have not lost against any Latin American team on the World Cup stage since 1978.

Kylian Mbappe has led France in a worthy manner since the start of the tournament. There is another group of stars with him. Along with Mbappe, Varane, Rabito, and Coman will be in the spotlight. If they burn together, 60 years later, new history can be made. Mbappe’s France can become the third team to win two consecutive titles after Italy and Brazil.

Argentina vs France Head to Head

Argentina and France have met 12 times so far. Where Argentina won in six matches and France in three. The remaining three matches were drawn. The two teams last met in the 2018 World Cup where France emerged victorious.

Argentina vs France Team News

Argentina star Angel Di Maria could be seen in the starting XI in this match.

Full-backs Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuna return from suspension.

Rabiot is believed to have recovered from the flu. However, there are reports of infection in the France team.

Argentina vs France squad

Argentina squad

Goalkeeper: Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Damian Martinez

Defender: Juan Foyth, Nicolas Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella

Midfielder: Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Almada, Alejandro Gomez, Rodriguez Guido, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuna

Forward: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez, , Angel Di Maria, Angel Correa

France Squad

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Steve Mandanda (Rennes)

Defenders: Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Presnel Kimpembe (Paris St-Germain), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamencano (Bayern Munich), Raphael Varane (Manchester United)

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Jordan Veretout (Marseille)

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kinglsey Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Kylian Mbappe (Paris St-Germain), Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt), Marcus Thuram, (Borussia Monchengladbach)

Argentina vs France Prediction

Scorecard: Argentina 2-1 France

Both teams are title contenders and have shown impressive performances in this World Cup to reach the finals. However, Argentina’s victory is more likely with a storm of Latin rhythm.