Argentina vs France 2022 World Cup final: Here’s the possible starting lineup
Argentina enters this match fresh off a spectacular 3-0 victory over Croatia when the PSG front was the centre of attention. Argentina has regularly depended on Lionel Messi's magical foot throughout the campaign.
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Argentina and France are in the finals for FIFA World Cup 2022. The final of the FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be on December 18, i.e., Sunday. The location of the finals is Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Throughout the competition, Argentina has frequently relied on Lionel Messi's miraculous foot, and the South American team enters this encounter fresh off a thrilling 3-0 triumph over Croatia, where the PSG front was the centre of attention. This time, he will compete against Kylian Mbappé, whom many have predicted could eventually succeed him as the greatest player in the world. Mbappé sparkled in the preliminary rounds but may have struggled to maintain his high level against England and Morocco.
Messi missed Argentina's Thursday workout, adding to concerns about the hamstring injury he may have been hiding in his team's 3-0 semi-final victory against Croatia on Tuesday. However, the omission was a safety precaution, and he is healthy enough to compete in the final. Papu Gómez and Lautaro Martnez worked out in the gym, while Angel Di Mara is optimistic that he can recover in time for the game.
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Lionel Messi has confirmed that Sunday's World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina, thereby announcing his retirement.
Lionel Messi has confirmed that Sunday's World Cup final will be his last game for Argentina, thereby announcing his retirement.
Throughout his journey, the GOAT broke countless records, even during the ongoing World Cup. Here are the most significant ones.
Throughout his journey, the GOAT broke countless records, even during the ongoing World Cup. Here are the most significant ones.
Lionel Messi has on Wednesday became Argentina's top scorer in the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record.
Lionel Messi has on Wednesday became Argentina's top scorer in the World Cup with 11 goals, breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record.
Messi is also the oldest man ever to score as many as 5 goals for a country in a single World Cup.
Messi is also the oldest man ever to score as many as 5 goals for a country in a single World Cup.
He has the record of having the most Ballon d'Or awards at 7.
He has the record of having the most Ballon d'Or awards at 7.
Messi has equalled German footballer Matthaus' feat by recording his 25th appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Messi has equalled German footballer Matthaus' feat by recording his 25th appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Lionel Messi also holds the record for being the youngest Argentina player to score at a World Cup at 18 years 357 days age.
Lionel Messi also holds the record for being the youngest Argentina player to score at a World Cup at 18 years 357 days age.
The 35-year-old is the only footballer to win Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi Trophy and Golden Boot in the same season.
The 35-year-old is the only footballer to win Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi Trophy and Golden Boot in the same season.
Messi on Wednesday also became the only player to both score and assist in four separate matches in the World Cup.
Messi on Wednesday also became the only player to both score and assist in four separate matches in the World Cup.
The two full-backs, Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel, who was suspended and unable to participate in the semi-final, are expected to play in the championship game.
FAQs:
Where did Lionel Messi get his injury? Lionel Messi got his injury on the hamstring as he twisted his leg in a previous match.
How many times has La Albiceleste reached the FIFA World Cup? La Albiceleste has reached the FIFA World Cup for the 6th time now.
When did FIFA World Cup begin? The FIFA World Cup began on November 20, 2022.