FIFA World Cup final

Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates, as Croatia and Morocco prepare for the third place play-off as well as build-up ...

[Southgate has admitted he is considering walking away following his side’s World Cup exit](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11524839/Gareth-Southgate-not-make-SNAP-decision-England-future-time-reflect.html), with his future to be decided during talks with FA technical director John McDermott and chief executive Mark Bullingham at the start of 2023. Good morning and welcome to Sportsmail's live World Cup coverage. 'To be the France manager has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. [opportunity to cement his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time](../../football/article-11547317/MARTIN-SAMUEL-Lionel-Messi-ill-afford-day-shot-World-Cup.html) by claiming the one prize he has always coveted above all else. [ virus outbreak that hit the squad ](../../football/article-11546181/Raphael-Varane-Ibrahima-battling-sickness-bugs-ahead-World-Cup-final.html)ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final. [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/after-euros-racism-shame-england-footballers-face-fewer-hateful-tweets-v2d2ll9tr) have reported that there were 168 abusive social media posts - all of which were on My focus is on the 24-player squad I have and those will be the players at my disposal tomorrow.' And for Croatia, we know how much they give each time they step on a football pitch. The Aston Villa goalkeeper said: 'It's crazy to be in the World [Cup] final. He walked past me at half-time in the tunnel and I was looking at him thinking that's Messi - I'm like a little fan to him.' Croatia and Morocco will meet again in today's third place play-off. 'But how does he see the end of his career playing out?

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Argentina will battle France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. La Albiceleste and Les Bleus are both going in search of their third world title, ...

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With little more than 24 hours to go before the world champions face Lionel Messi and Argentina at Doha's Lusail Stadium.

The fans meeting the Arab world, it has been very important for the future of all of us.” Obviously it would be better if this wasn’t happening but we are handling it as well as possible with our medical staff.” “The World Cup has been an incredible success on all fronts,” he said at a press conference on Friday. Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco, the first African or Arab side ever to reach the last four of the World Cup, said the third-place playoff “annoys me a little”. “As far as I’m concerned, you are in the idiot’s position if you are third or fourth.” Lloris, who also said he had not seen his team-mates early Saturday, added: “We are never really prepared for this type of thing but we are trying to prepare in the best way possible.”

Even though the final has been dubbed as a battle between the legendary Lionel Messi and 23-year-old Kylian Mbappe, it rarely comes down to individual ...

Lionel Messi: Among the greatest players to have ever played the sport has already announced that this will be his final World Cup appearance. His 9 goals in the 2018 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup combined is the highest for any player aged under 24. He has already scored 9 goals in 2 World Cups and is leading the goal charts in this competition with 5 goals already. The AC Milan striker has already broken the Les Blues' all-time goal scoring record in international football and would want to add to that tally in the final and help his team lift the trophy. The Lusail Stadium boasts of being the biggest in Qatar and has a sitting capacity of close to 89,000 people. After all the drama that unfolded in the past four weeks in Qatar, it has all come down to the one final match.

The stage is set for the Final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Argentina take on France to become 22nd Champion of the World Cup.

He is one of the major pillars of the French defence. Along with goals, [Messi](https://khelnow.com/tag/lionel-messi/) has also provided three assists in the tournament so far. He has been instrumental in leading his team to the final. He is the heart of the midfield along with his teammates. The Argentine captain is in phenomenal form in this World Cup so far. He is playing the role of a perfect playmaker as well as a perfect midfielder running the game. [Poland ](https://khelnow.com/tag/poland-football-team/)in the next round and with a comfortable win, moved to the quarters. The were up against their neighbours [England](https://khelnow.com/tag/england-football-team/) and after managing to defeat them they went to Semis to play against the underdogs of the tournament, Morocco. Lionel Messi is again in the final since his last one in 2014 where he lost to Germany. he will be looking to fulfil his dream in what will be his last World Cup match. The tournament is at its end, and with this end one team will go down in history as the 22nd Champion of the [World Cup](https://khelnow.com/tag/fifa-world-cup/). The two teams battling for the ultimate prize are South American giants, [Argentina](https://khelnow.com/tag/argentina-national-team/), and the defending champion France.

France may miss their key defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate in the coming FIFA World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday because of illness, ...

Having a solid defense can't be more important to France because that's the team's foundation and it's how they can maximize the power of Kylian Mbappe's speed and Antoine Griezmann's orchestrating ability in counterstrikes. We are trying to be careful so it doesn't spread, and players have made great efforts out on the pitch and obviously their immune systems suffer." /CFP

William Woodhams, CEO of the world's oldest bookmakers Fitzdares, said a little part of England will be flying the French tricolour on Sunday.

We will all be French on Sunday." Overall football's quadrennial showpiece has been a bonanza for bookmakers due largely to the relatively early departures of England and Brazil. Leading bookmakers have told AFP they are praying for Kylian Mbappe and France to triumph over Lionel Messi and Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. As a result, punters have piled in on bets on the number of yellow cards the Argentinians will receive on Sunday. "All the money has been on Messi as the Golden Boot winner," said Woodhams, referring to the trophy for the World Cup's top scorer. William Woodhams, CEO of the world's oldest bookmakers Fitzdares, said a little part of England will be flying the French tricolour on Sunday.

France is also looking to win their second title in a row since Brazil did it in 1962. Kylian Mbappe-led the side beat Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final to reach ...

Messi is also the highest goal scorer for France in the World Cup with 11 goals, having surpassed Gabriel Batistuta’ record of 10 goals. He has also played more matches in the World Cup then Diago Maradona and Javier Mascherano. The match will be played in Doha. Here’s the reason](https://www.financialexpress.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-lionel-messi-takes-a-day-off-from-training-ahead-of-the-final-heres-the-reason/2915551/) [FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi takes a day off from training ahead of the final! While France is looking to win the title for the second straight time, Argentina will look to win for the third time. [FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi takes a day off from training ahead of the final!

The World Cup final is on the horizon, with France preparing to defend their crown against Argentina, but Les Bleus are beset with issues on the eve of the ...

[Read the full story here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-gareth-southgate-next-manager-28754695) And I'm going to go with I'm going to go with go all instead of I'm just going to put it out there in the atmosphere that this is not going to be a boring 0-0 going into extra time. Taylor is rated as England’s top referee, alongside Michael Oliver, but was never in the running to take charge of Argentina’s clash with France due to his nationality. We’re washing our hands all the time and we try and keep the social distancing thing in place too. "Man for man, probably France are the better team, but I think Argentina has a better defence than France does. [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) captain Lloris said: “I was privileged enough to win the trophy with my teammates in 2018 and I am very proud of that but I am focusing on the present now. [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) keeper Lloris, 35, could become the first captain to win back-to-back World Cups after lifting the trophy in 2018. Both teams have the same objective and only one will come out with a third star." Argentinians are very passionate people, they get behind their team and that is a positive thing, it is good to have an atmosphere like that in a World Cup Final. [Hugo Lloris](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/hugo-lloris) insists he is not thinking about [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) history - even though he could write a new chapter. They were part of the beginning of the adventure. "I have players who have been injured before the tournament started.

Argentina and France will face against each other at the finale of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 18.

Argentina won the penalties 4-3, pushing the Dutch team out of the World Cup. Argentina won the World Cup in 1978; and then in 1986 under Diego Maradona. Journey of Argentina in the World Cup: Argentina got off to a shaky start as they were outsmarted by Saudi Arabia in their opening game. Argentina were knocked out of the match. Argentina and France will face against each other at the finale of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday, December 18. Argentina here has a lead, winning six out of 12 matches while France has won three.

SportsBrief.com News - Paul Pogba will have to watch his teammates from home when France tackles Argentina in the World Cup final after he was banned from ...

[Paul Pogba has broken his silence](https://sportsbrief.com/football/30393-world-cup-2022-paul-pogba-reacts-france-reaching-final/#:~:text=that%20of%20other%20key%20players%2C%20Les%20Bleus%20have%20enjoyed%20an) after France booked a place in the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. [Argentina](https://sportsbrief.com/facts/teams/16181-argentina-national-football-teams-players-coach-fifa-world-rankings-world-cup-more/) in their second consecutive World Cup final to be played at the 89,000 Lusail Stadium on Sunday. [Daily Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-pogba-worldcup-france-argentina-28749086#:~:text=with%20you.%20I%20give%20you%20all%20my%20strength.%20All%20my%20strength), Pogba has reportedly been banned from attending the [World Cup](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world-cup/) final by Juventus despite plans being put in place for the midfielder to fly over.

After multiple players missed training earlier in the week due a virus, all 24 members were present in the Saturday training session.

- ⦿ And of course we’re looking forward to being ready for this important game.”

Didier Deschamps' side could become first team to successfully defend title in 60 years, but hearts are with Argentina's playmaker.

Lionel Messi, probably the greatest player of all time, will have another chance to win the biggest prize of his career on Sunday (December 18), ...

If he succeeds, he will set a record as the only player in the 92-year history of the World Cup to win the Golden Ball more than once. Messi was not able to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but he was named the tournament’s best player and given the Golden Ball for his efforts. Messi now holds the record for most assists in a single World Cup tournament with nine. Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose has won the most FIFA World Cup matches (17) to date, and Messi can match that total. Messi, who first appeared in a World Cup competition for Argentina in 2006, has already featured in 25 World Cup games. Messi will be competing in his second World Cup final in as many years in 2022, and he’d prefer to come out on top this time around.

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022, FINAL: Argentina will battle it out against France in the 2022 World Cup Final at the Lusail Stadium, on Sunday, ...

Live streaming, head-to-head record, timing, squads, TV channel, Match preview](/trending/sports/news-croatia-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2022-bronze-final-third-place-play-off-timing-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-head-to-head-record-squads-tv-channel-match-preview-broadcast-time-in-india-luka-modric-213263) [France beats Morocco 2-0 to set up Final against Argentina — FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Final: Score, Result](/trending/sports/news-france-vs-morocco-fifa-world-cup-2022-semi-final-match-today-kylian-mbappe-olivier-giroud-when-and-where-to-watch-broadcast-time-in-india-squads-teams-date-ist-match-draw-timing-live-streaming-tv-channel-212803) [Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez run riot as Argentina thrashes Croatia 3-0 to romp into Finals! [Also Read: Croatia Vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2022 Today's Match - Bronze final, Third Place Play-off: When and where to watch? Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022, FINAL: Argentina will battle it out against France in the 2022 World Cup Final at the Lusail Stadium, on Sunday, December 18. [ZeeBiz WebTeam](/authors/zeebiz-webteam-120) Argentina vs France - FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Argentina Squad and France Squad Their talisman Kylian Mbappe has already solidified himself as the rightful successor to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France on Sunday.

[World Cup](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2022-fifa-world-cup): [Who's deeper, France or Argentina? [France](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/france-men-team): [Hugo Lloris](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/hugo-lloris-player), [Jules Kounde](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/jules-kounde-player), [Raphaël Varane](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/raphael-varane-player), [Ibrahima Konate](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/ibrahima-konate-player), [Theo Hernandez](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/theo-2-player), [Aurélien Tchouaméni](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/aurelien-tchouameni-player), [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/adrien-rabiot-player), [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/antoine-griezmann-player), [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/ousmane-dembele-player), [Olivier Giroud](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/olivier-giroud-player), [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-2-player) The bad news is that five more players — Aurélien Tchouaméni, [Kingsley Coman](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kingsley-coman-player), Raphaël Varane, Ibrahima Konaté and Theo Hernández — did not train. However, FOX Sports' Jenny Taft reported that [all 24 players were available](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/france-at-full-strength-for-world-cup-final-following-flu-scare) for Saturday' training session, and France perhaps is putting that flu bug in the rearview mirror. [-200](https://amaya.onelink.me/68td?pid=Cross_Sale&c=FOX_Sports_ALL&is_retargeting=true&af_dp=foxbetuspa%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffoxbet.com%2F%3Fsource%3D19259167&af_adset=Sports&af_ad=world-cup-2022-odds-how-to-bet-argentina-france-final&af_sub1=Article&af_sub2=ALL&af_sub4=19259167&af_sub5=Editorial) (bet $10 to win $15 total) - Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé lead the Golden Boot race with five goals each, however, Mbappé is technically in first place because he has more non-penalty goals. [+140](https://amaya.onelink.me/68td?pid=Cross_Sale&c=FOX_Sports_ALL&is_retargeting=true&af_dp=foxbetuspa%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffoxbet.com%2F%3Fsource%3D19259167&af_adset=Sports&af_ad=world-cup-2022-odds-how-to-bet-argentina-france-final&af_sub1=Article&af_sub2=ALL&af_sub4=19259167&af_sub5=Editorial) (bet $10 to win $24 total) [+190](https://amaya.onelink.me/68td?pid=Cross_Sale&c=FOX_Sports_ALL&is_retargeting=true&af_dp=foxbetuspa%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffoxbet.com%2F%3Fsource%3D19259167&af_adset=Sports&af_ad=world-cup-2022-odds-how-to-bet-argentina-france-final&af_sub1=Article&af_sub2=ALL&af_sub4=19259167&af_sub5=Editorial) (bet $10 to win $29 total) [+170](https://amaya.onelink.me/68td?pid=Cross_Sale&c=FOX_Sports_ALL&is_retargeting=true&af_dp=foxbetuspa%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Ffoxbet.com%2F%3Fsource%3D19259167&af_adset=Sports&af_ad=world-cup-2022-odds-how-to-bet-argentina-france-final&af_sub1=Article&af_sub2=ALL&af_sub4=19259167&af_sub5=Editorial) (bet $10 to win $27 total) The good news is [Dayot Upamecano](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/dayot-upamecano-player) and Adrien Rabiot, who were both sidelined for France's semifinal vs. France](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-w61-world-vs-w62-world-dec-18-2022-game-boxscore-97096)

France advanced to the final via a 2-0 victory against Morocco, whose run to the Semifinals was a miracle in its own right. Kylian Mbappe and Co. will look to ...

Kylian Mbappe will also be out to establish himself as the best player on the planet, something a victory would go a long way toward achieving. This marks the second time in the last three tournaments that Argentina has reached the final. In 2022, Argentina had its ups and downs. Argentina is trying to win its first World Cup title since 1986, when it was led by the legendary Diego Maradona. France advanced to the final via a 2-0 victory against Morocco, whose run to the Semifinals was a miracle in its own right. World Cup streams will also be available on