Argentina vs France: FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Live| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch Argentina vs France Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel

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Jehan Mucadum
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Argentina vs France: FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Live| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch Argentina vs France Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel

Argentina vs France: All roads lead to Lusail Stadium on Sunday as Argentina face defending champions, France in the World Cup 2022 Final.

Match Details:

Teams: Argentina vs France

Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, Qatar

Date: Sunday 18th December, 2022

Time: 08:30 PM IST

Live Link: http://www.jiocinema.com/

Preview:

Argentina come into this after a 3-0 win over Croatia in the semi-final on Wednesday.

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Messi broke the deadlock for La Albiceleste before Alvarez scored a brace to seal another final for Argentina.

All eyes will be on the captain, Messi; as he looks to complete his legacy with the elusive trophy in the cabinet after his breath-taking performance in the WC 2022.

There cannot be a bigger occasion for Scaloni’s men as he gets his side ready for the ultimate battle.

On the other hand, France beat Morocco 2-0 in their semi-final clash on Thursday as the defending champions made it through to another final.

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Hernandez and Muani scored in either half for Les Bleus as they sealed their place in the last 2.

France eye another World Cup to become the 3rd team behind Italy and Brazil to defend their crown.

Mbappé had endured another outstanding WC with 5 goals in the competition so far and could be on the verge of history if his side can go the distance.

The French side have shown massive potential despite losing a number of key players ahead of the WC, by going all the way to the final.

This shows their resolve, spirit and greatness of Deschamps; who has created an aura of winners from this team.

All roads lead to Lusail on Sunday with one of these sides set to party throughout the night while the other see their dreams dashed.

Both teams last met in the Q/F stage of the 2018 WC, where France won 4-3.

Form Guide:

Argentina: WWWWW

France: WWWLW

Last Matches of both teams:

Argentina 3-0 Croatia

France 2-0 Croatia

Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Argentina vs France in India?

The match is live streamed on Jio Cinema and Jio TV App; while the broadcast is on Sports18 HD.

Team News

Gomez is a doubt for Argentina due to ankle injury. Messi has sustained hamstring pain in the last few days and hasn’t trained properly. But is expected to start in the big one. Coman and Konaté are doubts for France due to illness.

Argentina possible 11:

Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna, De Paul, Fernandez, Allister, Di Maria, Messi and Alvarez

France possible 11:

Lloris, Hernandez, Varane, Koundé, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Mbappé, Griezmann, Dembélé and Giroud

Prediction: Argentina 1-2 France

It’s a battle to savor for the neutrals with many mini-battles set to follow.

Messi has scored 4 goals at the Lusail throughout the tournament and hopes to add to the same and complete his dream.

But the threat of France’s Mbappé and their solid mid-field comes in their way; who want to reclaim the crown they won in 2018.

This is expected to thrill one and all. France’s spirit, desire coupled with the more quality in their squad gives them the edge. Hence, we see Les Bleus picking up the 18-carat gold on Sunday.

Players to watch out for: Alvarez, Messi, Griezmann and Tchouameni.


       

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