Argentina vs. France in the 2022 World Cup final. This matchup has everything: two world-class teams, a heated rivalry, and a chance to make history. It’s the matchup everyone is talking about.
Both Argentina and France have had impressive runs so far in the tournament. Argentina has looked dominant at times, while France has shown that they are capable of beating any team in the world.
This is sure to be an exciting match and one you won’t want to miss!
When is Argentina vs France kickoff?
On Sunday 18 December 2022, football fanatics from around the world will be gathered in anticipation of the match between Argentina and France with kick-off starting at:
- 10 am ET
- 7 am PT
World Cup 2022 final, Argentina vs France: preview
Argentina
The initial shock loss to Saudi Arabia now feels like a distant memory. Under Lionel Scaloni, the team has won five matches in succession – one of which was on penalties – putting them just steps away from achieving their first World Cup title since 1986.
On Tuesday, the Albiceleste secured their sixth World Cup final spot after a convincing 3-0 win over Croatia, with superstar Lionel Messi delivering yet another impressive performance. First by calmly tucking away his fifth goal in Qatar from the penalty spot and then helping out Julian Alvarez’s tally with a magical individual play; receiving possession on the flank before gliding past Josko Gvardiol into box to cut it back for an easy tap-in finish.
Lionel Messi, who has an extraordinary record of 26 tournament appearances, declared Sunday’s match will be his last in the World Cup. After suffering a second-place finish in 2014 and with being 35 years old now, this is Messi’s ultimate chance to grasp onto the most celebrated trophy in men’s soccer history.
France
On Wednesday, France earned their spot in the finals after an impressive 2-0 win over Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. Theo Hernández gave Les Bleus a commanding lead before substitute Randal Kolo Muani sealed victory with a close-range finish near the end of the match.
France, the reigning World Cup champions, have the opportunity to make history by becoming only the third team ever to win consecutive titles since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 and Italy in 1934-38. Even more remarkable is Didier Deschamps’ potential of being the second coach in history to lead his side to two successive world cups following Vittorio Pozzo who achieved such a feat with Italy.
In 1998, France made history by winning the FIFA World Cup and since then they have gone on to make three final appearances, only losing one of them; a penalty shootout against Italy in 2006.
As Sunday’s match unfolds, striker Kylian Mbappé is even with his teammate Messi in the competition for the Golden Boot award, while Olivier Giroud lags by one goal.
Previous World Cup meetings between the two countries:
1930, group stage: Argentina 1-0 France
1978, first group stage: Argentina 2-1 France
2018, last 16: France 4-3 Argentina
World Cup 2022 Final prediction
It would be the perfect ending to Messi’s career if Argentina takes home this World Cup, yet France are too powerful across every area of play. Though my predictions have been abysmal in this tournament, I am still expecting a 5-0 victory for Argentina – even though I think we will see Les Bleus lift the trophy at full time with a melancholy Messi receiving his Golden Ball. Ultimately, I predict an intense match that ends 1-3 in favor of France!
How to watch Argentina vs France World Cup Final
- TV: FOX, Telemundo
- Streaming: Peacock, fuboTV
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