France vs Argentina: Know where to watch 2022 Fifa World Cup final live stream

Messi will face his PSG colleague Mbappe, as both would have an eye on the Golden Boot. However, for Messi, it’s his final shot at world cup glory, the only star missing in his skyline-like career.

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The final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will have two giant football nations fighting each other for glory. Argentina will face defending champions France on Sunday in what is expected to be Lionel Messi’s final world cup appearance. To make things more epic, Messi will play against his Paris Saint-Germain colleague Kylian Mbappe.

By far, Messi and Mbappe have been the best performers, not only for their respective teams but also in the tournament overall. Both strikers have scored five goals apiece in the tournament, making the race for the Golden Boot more interesting than the last several editions.

With all the accolades and trophies Messi has, Mbappe already has something that Messi’s been craving for years - winning a world cup. Mbappe was part of the French team that lifted the coveted trophy in 2018, but the closest Messi ever got was Argentina’s 1-0 defeat against Germany in the finals of the 2014 World Cup. Thus, it’s Messi’s final shot at adding the only star, perhaps the biggest star, missing in his skyline-like career.


Argentina’s loss in their opening game against Saudi Arabia, no less, was a wake-up call for the South Americans. Fortunately, they did wake up, and what ensued was the world cup of Messi, as the world once again witnessed the GOAT produce magic. The assist in the semi-finals against Croatia was like watching Messi in his peak Barcelona days.

Argentina vs France: As Messi faces Mbappe, a look at the countries' WC final history
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Argentina is set to face France on December 18 at 8:30 pm IST as both the teams eye the biggest title of football.


Argentina is set to face France on December 18 at 8:30 pm IST as both the teams eye the biggest title of football.
Argentina has played a total of 5 World Cup finals till date.


Argentina has played a total of 5 World Cup finals till date.
The country has till date won two World Cup finals, in 1978 and 1986, both played by Diego Maradona.


The country has till date won two World Cup finals, in 1978 and 1986, both played by Diego Maradona.
The country has lost the title three times in 1930, 1990 and 2014, against Uruguay, West Germany and Germany.


The country has lost the title three times in 1930, 1990 and 2014, against Uruguay, West Germany and Germany.
Lionel Messi is going to play his last World Cup this year, and this would be his last chance to get hold of his dream.


Lionel Messi is going to play his last World Cup this year, and this would be his last chance to get hold of his dream.
France on the other hand has appeared in just three world cup finals.


France on the other hand has appeared in just three world cup finals.
Out of their three finals, France has won the title twice, in 1998 and 2018.


Out of their three finals, France has won the title twice, in 1998 and 2018.
In 2006, France lost to Italy in penalty shootout (5-3) when the match was tied at 1-1 after 120 minutes.


In 2006, France lost to Italy in penalty shootout (5-3) when the match was tied at 1-1 after 120 minutes.
The 2022 World Cup final has opened up the chances for Kylian Mbappe to have two titles under his name.

The 2022 World Cup final has opened up the chances for Kylian Mbappe to have two titles under his name.


Nonetheless, the Frenchmen have been relentless, and already having a world cup under their name has not subdued their efforts. France captain Hugo Lloris said they were focused on the present and wanted to write their own story. He said the team was ready to give everything to emerge victorious.
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On the other hand, Messi will be looking to deliver the performance of his life, and even if we have him delivering half of what he was capable of at the pinnacle of his career, we could have a winner from the Americas after 20 years.

When and where to watch?

Argentina vs France world cup final begins at 10 am ET, on Sunday, December 18. The game will be played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. You can watch the live coverage in English on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo. Live streaming of the match is also available on fuboTV.


FAQs:

  1. How many goals have Messi and Mbappe scored?
    Five apiece.
  2. Who’s the French captain?
    Hugo Lloris.
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