FIFA World Cup Final

2022 - 12 - 18

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fifa world cup 2022 france vs argentina finals in doha on december ... (The Hindu)

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.”

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France cast as villains in Messi fairy tale as World Cup nears epic ... (South China Morning Post)

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

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FIFA World Cup final: Full France squad attends training before ... (Sportstar)

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.”

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Argentina vs. France: World Cup 2022 final preview (FOXSports.com)

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)

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World Cup 2022 final start time, odds, lines: France vs. Argentina ... (CBSSports.com)

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? They have put 42% of their shots on net, while France have hit the target on just 36% of their shots. 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. [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. Argentina are -125 to lift the trophy while France are +100. 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. The SportsLine soccer simulation model evaluates a team's offensive and defensive capabilities based on the game situation. Argentina are slight +160 favorites on the 90-minute money line (risk $100 to win $160) in the latest Argentina vs. The superstars are tied in the World Cup's Golden Boot race with five goals apiece.

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Here Are the Kits France and Argentina Will Wear in 2022 World ... (Yahoo Sports)

It's a matchup between the blues in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday. Here's what kits France and Argentina will wear for the showdown.

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How to watch 2022 FIFA World Cup final: Argentina vs France start ... (Sporting News)

The fourth World Cup match between Argentina and France is their most important meeting of all. While Les Bleus — the reigning champions — are aiming to ...

France are narrowly fancied by the oddsmakers and unbeaten in their last 10 World Cup matches against South American nations, winning six times. There have been 10 previous World Cup finals between the continents, with South American sides ending up celebrating on seven of those occasions. [Sports](https://www.sportsinteraction.com/soccer/international/world-cup-betting-lines/argentina-v-france-12-18-2022-646-3040179/?prid=58050) [BetMGM](https://sportingnews.go.metabet.io/bet/mgm) (USA), [Sports Interaction](https://www.sportsinteraction.com/soccer/international/world-cup-betting-lines/argentina-v-france-12-18-2022-646-3040179/?prid=58050) (Canada), SkyBet (UK), and Ladbrokes (Australia). Mbappe — 9. Lloris (GK) — 5. Fofana — 11. Hernandez — 8. [Can Kylian Mbappe set World Cup goals record?](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/kylian-mbappe-france-world-cup-goalscoring-record/dljk6qs9pjk6qecmimn0ibp0) France head coach Didier Deschamps may have decisions to make over defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot. E. [thrashed Croatia 3-0](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-live-score-result/dmrn3bssfgaowohfrpyghlxn) a day before France ended Morocco's fairytale run to the final four with a goal in each half of a [2-0 win](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/france-vs-morocco-world-cup-live-score-result/btnvrpjgbkm0koxmxko0hike).

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Here Are the Kits France and Argentina Will Wear in 2022 World ... (Yahoo Sports)

It's a matchup between the blues in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday. Here's what kits France and Argentina will wear for the showdown.

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Nothing draws in the world quite like the World Cup final (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

According to FIFA, 1.12 billion watched the 2018 final and, perhaps more remarkably, 3.2 billion witnessed at least some live coverage during the event.

[Pele](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/pele-player) and [Diego Maradona](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/argentina-men-team) and Zinedine Zidane. [Morocco](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/morocco-men-team) [showed that the underdog can thrive if it is collective and motivated enough](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/morocco-can-look-back-at-historic-world-cup-run-with-pride) while [Croatia](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/croatia-men-team) shouted that size doesn't matter, [making a semifinal four years after a runner-up position](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/croatia-should-return-to-world-cup-contention-even-without-luka-modric) despite being one of the tiniest participants in terms of size and population. In this composite image, a comparison has been made between (L-R) Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France, who are posing during the official FIFA World Cup 2022 portrait sessions. [Brazil](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/brazil-men-team) perform a dance of delight before a song of sorrow followed. Sometimes, such as in 2010 and 2014, the showpiece is a tight, nervous affair, decided by a single goal in extra-time. Khalifa Stadium stadium is a host venue of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting in November. Soccer is usually something that happens in step with the lives of those who love it. As the coming together of the game they play everywhere, the final is about more than just seeing who is going to win it all after 64 games and a month of action in and around Doha. Proof that soccer is the most global of all things, which is part of its beauty and also a small curse. The magnitude and gravity of it, the reality that a game and an occasion exists that literally reaches virtually all corners and will be consumed, en masse, in all countries, is for the rest of us to marvel at. Messi and his friends took that one on the chin, and from the ashes climbed to here. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-argentina-vs-france-dec-18-2022-game-boxscore-97096)), the players must remain in their own bubble.

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