Argentina vs France

Argentina plays France in the 2022 World Cup final on Dec. 18. Here's what you need to know about the match.

Argentina's embassy in Doha says between 35,000 and 40,000 Argentine fans are in Qatar for the World Cup – they will all be hoping for a seat at the final. I don’t think there’s much between these teams and can see it going all the way to penalties, where Argentina will be the slight favorite. Overall in the World Cup, both nations have won the trophy twice. Argentina has looked more solid since that match but still conceded goals to Australia in the Round of 16 and two late on against Netherlands in the quarterfinal. This is the fifth World Cup for Messi, 35, and Sunday’s final will be his 26th appearance in the competition – the most of any male player. The historical head-to-head record doesn’t feel especially relevant for a huge match like the World Cup final. While Messi and Mbappé are undoubtedly the stars of their respective teams, the supporting casts have impressed too. England also had several opportunities to add to its single goal in the 2-1 defeat to France in the quarterfinal. “There’s a lot of years until the next one and I don’t think I have it in me and finishing like this is best. As well as another World Cup win, Mbappé is eyeing the golden boot award for the tournament’s top goalscorer. England managed this well despite losing in the French forward Mbappé is only 23 and one match away from lifting his second World Cup.

We have a World Cup final for the ages. After ending Morocco's fairytale tourney, France book a date with Argentina. Here's the latest from Qatar.

The [Benfica](/soccer/team?id=1929)striker impressed after scoring a hat-trick in the World Cup quarterfinals against [Switzerland](/soccer/team?id=475). [confirmed that the soccer journalist died of an aneurysm](/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4831879/soccer-journalist-grant-wahl-died-of-undetected-aortic-aneurysm-wife)while covering a World Cup match. [Lionel Messi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) and [Argentina](/soccer/team?id=202) will take on [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231388/Kylian-Mbappé) and defending champions [France](/soccer/team?id=478) on Dec. [Morocco](/soccer/team?id=2869) squad had already added their names into World Cup lore by becoming the first team from Africa to reach the tournament's semifinals. [Theo Hernandez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233621/Theo-Hernández), Morocco gave France several scares prior to Kolo Muani's late goal sealed the match to send Les Bleus to final. Will France defend their title or can Messi finally add a World Cup trophy to his cabinet? Up next is Saturday's third-place consolation match against [Croatia](/soccer/team?id=477), which on paper may not mean much. Well, we have three full days before the World Cup final (and two before the third-place consolation match between Croatia and Morocco), and we'll have plenty to break down and preview before then. It would be an impressive accomplishment for the 23-year-old, with only Pele (two-times winner by age 22) ahead of him. This will be the fourth time the two sides have played in a World Cup match. In scoring against Croatia on Tuesay, Messi passed Gabriel Batistuta for the most goals (11) in Argentina men's history, with Maradona having scored eight. [World Cup](/soccer/league/_/name/fifa.world) final, and it's going to be a doozy.

SportsLine's soccer model simulated Argentina vs. France 10000 times and locked in its 2022 FIFA World Cup final picks and predictions for Sunday.

- France vs. France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final? And which side has all the value? He is the nation's all-time leader in appearances with 144 and has eight clean sheets in 19 World Cup matches. The defense should come in with more confidence after holding Morocco scoreless, and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' experience in back is critical. Messi has put 10 of 23 on net (43.4%), and Les Bleus have put 33 of 92 on target (35.9%). [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. France odds, with France and Argentina both priced at +175 on the 90-minute money line (risk $100 to win $175). The model was accurate on 56% of all picks during the Champions League group stage and returned more than $1,000 to $100 bettors on its A+ picks. Caesars Sportsbook lists the match as a pick'em in its latest Argentina vs. France also won the title in 1998, while Argentina are the 1978 and 1986 World Cup champions. Reigning champion France finally ended the dream of Morocco, taking the lead in the fifth minute on Wednesday and closing out the 2-0 victory.

Will Lionel Messi get his crowning moment? Can Kylian Mbappe confirm himself as the next potential GOAT? And will France become the first team since Brazil 60 ...

Lloris (GK) — 5. Martinez (GK) — 26. 6 DEF FIFA rules mean the striker would be eligible to return as he was never replaced in France's squad list. Rabiot — 11. Hernandez — 7. (4-3-3, right to left): 1. (4-4-2, right to left): 23. Acuna — 5. Will Lionel Messi get his crowning moment? Can Kylian Mbappe confirm himself as the next potential GOAT?

The World Cup final is set as Argentina against France has so many incredible storylines, most noticeably Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe.

[France’s history at the World Cup](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/14/how-many-times-has-france-won-the-world-cup-past-titles-appearances-and-results/) ] [Argentina’s history at the World Cup](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/14/argentina-lionel-messi-world-cup-history-2022/) ] Or will his PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe, 23, lead France to back-to-back World Cups and the second of his young career? There is also the potential to Karim Benzema to return to the France squad for this final after he left just before the tournament kicked off due to injury and was never replaced but now he’s back fit. In midfield Antoine Griezmann is rolling back the years in his new deeper playmaker role and Aurelien Tchouameni has been superb playing in the holding role. Ibrahima Konate came in for the semifinal and excelled but like Argentina, France still look a little shaky defensively. The midfield quartet of Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Paredes have been sensational for Argentina, while defensively they are flexible to switch between a back four and five. Will Lionel Messi, 35, win the World Cup trophy he has coveted for the lengthy of his legendary career? Will the master, Messi, finally get the World Cup trophy he surely deserves? As for France, well, they’ve battled their way through this tournament and the reigning champs have hardly been electric. Like Argentina, they prefer to sit back and hit teams on the counter and of course that means finding Mbappe as often as possible. Or will the apprentice, Mbappe, grab his second World Cup?

The Inside brings you the best in betting tips and prediction during the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the stage is set to find out whether France become the first ...

Elsewhere, the Golden Boot could well be settled in this match with Leo Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Julian Alvarez and Olivier Giroud all in the running to win the top scorer prize. [Messi at evens](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) with [Mbappe narrowly behind at 11/10](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) while Alvarez and Giroud - with just a goal behind the leaders - are [11/1 longshots with bookies Betfred](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388). After 63 games, the moment is set as we find out who will have the title as World Champions when Argentina face holders France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar. [France at 9/5](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) and [Argentina at 9/5](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) too while a [draw after 90 minutes is 21/10](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388). [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/theinsidetrackofficial) and [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/_TheInsideTrack). Gamble responsibly

Despite Antoine Griezmann's all-action efforts, this showpiece will invariably be billed as the showdown between the Paris Saint-Germain pair of Lionel Messi ...

shootouts) at the 2022 tournament so far (4/20). There's enough talent in both sides for this game - which is devoid of a clear favourite - to be decided by a moment of magic. [bug](https://www.90min.com/posts/key-france-duo-doubtful-world-cup-semi-final-illness). He has had more shots on target (14 – 2.3 per game) than any other player at the 2022 World Cup. [France predicted lineup vs Argentina](https://www.90min.com/posts/france-predicted-lineup-vs-argentina-world-cup-final-18-12-22) In fact, it's only the second time in men's They haven't faced above 0.6 expected goals against in any of their six games so far. ANTOINE GRIEZMANN TO SCORE A PENALTY (NORMAL/ET) – France have taken the last two penalties in World Cup finals (2006 & 2018), while Griezmann has netted all three of his World Cup penalties (all in 2018), including one against Argentina and one in the final. ARGENTINA TO SCORE FIRST & WIN – Argentina are the only side to have opened the scoring in all of their World Cup matches at the 2022 tournament (6/6), while the team scoring first has won nine of the last 10 World Cup finals (D1 – France vs Italy in 2006). LIONEL MESSI TO SCORE A PENALTY (NORMAL/ET) – Three of Lionel Messi’s five goals at the 2022 World Cup have come from the penalty spot, while Argentina have taken 20% of the penalties (excl. Despite Antoine Griezmann's all-action efforts, this showpiece will invariably be billed as the showdown between the Paris Saint-Germain pair of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. ET & PENALTIES – Three of the last four World Cup finals have gone to extra time, while only two of the 20 finals before 2022 have gone all the way to penalties (1994 & 2006).

Both Argentina and France have won the FIFA World Cup twice but Argentina hold the head-to-head advantage with six wins, three losses and three draws.

Despite Sergio Aguero's goal in added time, France cruised into the quarter-finals and eventually won the World Cup. While history heavily favoured Argentina, the French team took the fight to Argentina and clinched a seven-goal thriller. Argentina won the match 1-0.

France will meet Argentina in the World Cup final after the world champions beat Morocco on Wednesday night.

It is increasingly looking like the script has already been written. For Argentina, the old doubts about whether or not Lionel Messi cares about the national team have surely been put to bed. While Didier Deschamps is not always the most popular figure, the Les Bleus boss is going for his third title, his second while in charge of the national team.

Paris Saint-Germain teammates Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi will go head-to-head Sunday. CNN —. And just like ...

We’ll enjoy it now and get ready for the last match of this World Cup.” Eight years ago, Messi and Argentina reached the final in the World Cup hosted by Brazil, but were beaten 1-0 by Germany. We’re going to go after the title on Sunday. France is the first champion to reach the final in two decades, while Argentina is chasing a third title. There’s a lot of years until the next one and I don’t think I have it in me and finishing like this is best. [rankings,](https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men?dateId=id13792) Argentina is No.

France and Argentina meet in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the Lusail Stadium on Monday morning AEDT. Here's everything you need to know.

[Argentina then cruised past a well-beaten Croatia](/news/2022-12-14/fifa-world-cup-semifinal-lionel-messi-argentina-beats-croatia/101766744) side to set up the spot in a sixth World Cup final and first since 2014. Argentina have won the World Cup twice in their history, in 1978 and 1986. [France won 4-3 in a thriller to progress to the quarterfinals in Russia](/news/2018-06-30/fifa-world-cup-2018-live-score-round-of-16-france-argentina/9921664). Argentina will meet France in the World Cup final. Who is in the World Cup final? Argentina and France will meet in Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final after the 32 teams have been whittled down to the final two over the course of the last month.

CB: Nicolas Otamendi - A keen boxer in the off-season, Otamendi's combative approach has spilt onto the pitch this tournament - no Argentinian player has ...

LW: Julian Alvarez - As an 11-year-old, Alvarez posed for a picture with Messi, who also populated his bedroom wall. Di Maria tore up the request but wasn't fit enough to feature anyway. LB: Marcos Acuna - Fortunately for Acuna, his suspension didn't deter Argentina in the semi-final. "Do what you want," Fernandez wrote on Facebook, "but think about staying and enjoying it.” "Often important players rest on me,” De Paul justifiably claims. Ten packet boats chartered to ferry fans from Buenos Aires to Montevideo weren't enough as thousands of supporters demanded more ships from the capital.

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday evening (December 18). France and Argentina will lock horns in what is expected to be an epic ...

Will France become the third nation to do so? In World Cups, Albicieste once again holds the advantage with a 2-1 lead. Argentina started their campaign with a loss to Saudi Arabia but have been on a five-match winning streak since then.

Who has the best player at every position for Sunday's World Cup final? We combined France and Argentina's rosters to make an ultimate XI.

ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-w61-world-vs-w62-world-dec-18-2022-game-boxscore-97096)). Argentina wouldn't be in the World Cup final without Messi's individual brilliance. Instead, he's the tournament's second-leading goalscorer and France's all-time leading goalscorer at age 36. Just when you think teams have figured out how to contain Mbappé, he does something that makes every coach scrap their game plan. After an uninspiring start to his club season, this tournament has made it clear that Griezmann, 31, still has plenty of good football left in him. The fact that his Mexico in the group stage. That has to count for something. Those numbers are good for any position, but especially for a fullback that doesn't play in a wide formation. [Theo Hernández](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/theo-2-player) (France) But Lloris has saved 10 shots on an 85.7% save percentage, which is third among goalkeepers with at least three matches played. [Hugo Lloris](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/hugo-lloris-player) (France)

Will Lionel Messi get his crowning moment? Can Kylian Mbappe confirm himself as the next potential GOAT? And will France become the first team since Brazil 60 ...

Lloris (GK) — 5. Martinez (GK) — 26. 6 DEF FIFA rules mean the striker would be eligible to return as he was never replaced in France's squad list. Rabiot — 11. Hernandez — 7. (4-3-3, right to left): 1. (4-4-2, right to left): 23. Acuna — 5. Will Lionel Messi get his crowning moment? Can Kylian Mbappe confirm himself as the next potential GOAT?

Lionel Messi, who suffered defeat to Germany in the 2014 final, is desperate to crown his extraordinary career by winning his first World Cup.

The photo started trending as soon as Lionel Messi side defeated Croatia to enter the final. It has the same colour as Argentina's jersey. The reason?

On Sunday, La Albiceleste will fight for the title that eluded them in 2014, and Les Bleus will hope to rewrite history.

His clinical scoring has given the edge to the team time and again throughout the tournament. Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann have the potential to send the ball flying into the other team's goal with considerable ease. [France](/topic/france) and [Argentina](/topic/argentina) will clash for ultimate glory at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. In 2018, they barely qualified for the [Fifa World Cup](/topic/fifa-world-cup) and were ousted in the round of 16. But more notable is his pace and the capacity to make in-behind runs. Sunday's win will prove Messi's leadership qualities and perhaps put the debate about him being the best player on the planet to rest, at least for some.