Its FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina vs France Epic Clash, Argentina Wins 4-2 on Penalties, with SRK promoting Pathan, Nora Fatehi performing Light the Sky, Deepika Padukone Escorting World Cup Trophy. The fans and football lovers are gearing up for the epic event of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final in Qatar—the holy grail. The teams led by Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Hugo Lloris (France) are all set for this Argentina vs France final game.
The final celebratory event has already been started with Shahrukh Khan (Indian actor) promoting his ongoing film Pathan, Nora Fatehi performing Light the Sky event. Moreover, Deepika Padukone, costar in the film Pathan, will be escorting the trophy.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina vs France: Where the Teams Stand
The speculation are rife for the position of France against Argentina, as Mbappé is certainly a generational one but others might be lacking somewhere while facing the Argentinean strong line-up. But it will be nerve-testing event and France will try to prove their mettle.
Notably, both Argentina and France have won the World Cup trophy twice before: Argentina championed in 1978 and 1986, while France championed in 1998 and 2018. Both the teams are a few hours away from facing each other, with a plethora of records they are having from previous World Cup games.
Argentina vs France Final Epic Clash: Team Composition
Argentina XI: Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; Di María, De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Leo Messi. Julián Álvarez.
France XI: Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Antoine Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Where to Watch
- Kick-off time: 8:30 pm IST, December 18
- Live stream: JioCinema
- TV channel: Sports 18 1, Sports18 Khel
- Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium
The live score and event update can be accessed at Aljazeera. Argentina has beaten France 4-2 in Penalty shootout. Watch the enthusiasm:
What If Argentina Wins Argentina vs France Final Game
- If Lionel Messi will be able to led his team win the World Cup final game today, it will 36 years after the last won in 1986. Certainly, it will be first ever World Cup title win by Lionel Messi, after Daniel Passarella and Diego Maradona.
The last four trophies have been bagged by European teams since 2006. So after 16 years chances are that a South American nation would claim the 2022 edition trophy. If Argentina wins, their win-loss record would be 3:3. - With Lionel Messi scoring one goal in the final, he will win the Golden Boot for the first time for the most goals scored. As expected Lionel Messi has now scored his first goal of the final game in the 23rd minute of the first half. He is now the Winner of the Golden Boot in the World Cup 2022 tournament. Messi has provided 1-0 lead to Argentina. Messi also eyes for the Golden Ball award for the Best player of the tournament. Although he won this award in 2014 but if he wins second time he would become the first player Golden Ball award twice.
- Messi has to his credit four Player of the Match awards at World Cup Qatar 2022, which is highest ever in one edition of the World Cup. With his fifth in the final, he will be the first player getting five in one edition. Note that Messi has won four Player of the Match awards in 2014 also.
- If Messi scores one more goal in the final game in Qatar, he will have a total of six goals the World Cup 2022 edition, highest ever in a single edition.
- Moreover, Argentina will become just the second team after Spain in 2010 to win the World Cup after losing their opening match. Note that Spain was defeated by Switzerland 0-1 in 2010, and Argentina faced surprising defeat in the hands of Saudi Arabia 1-2 in an opening match in Qatar).
- Lionel Messi will certainly be putting all his efforts to win the World Cup 2022 trophy as Messi is set to retire after this final game.
What If France Wins Argentina vs France Final Game
- I would be after whole 60 years, after Brazil did it in 1958 and 1962, that France will become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the back-to-back title. Of course, for Didier Deschamps it will be a back-to-back World Cup titles after 1938 win as Vittorio Pozzo of Italy achieved the same feat in 1934 and 1938.
- If France with the 2022 World Cup, it will be the continuation of the winning streak by European nations for the sixth time continuously since 2006.
Lionel Messi and Hugo Lloris: Realistic Observation Would Start with the Final Encounter
Remember that Croatia fell victim to a Lionel Messi magic in the semi-final encounter that Argentina dominantly won. But in the final game certainly things will be tougher for Argentina for Messi as he will be taking on France who nailed the high-flying Morocco in the semi-final encounter.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina vs France Epic Clash, Argentina Wins
In his trademark start of the play, Lionel Messi has scored his first goal of the final game in the 23rd minute of the first half. It was a very low shot and the goalkeeper couldn’t read the shot and fall oppositely. Messi has now become the Winner of the Golden Boot in the World Cup 2022 tournament.
Magnificent show of the play by Argentineans. Now, Di Maria has completely beaten Lloris from the left side and provided Argentina a 2-0 lead!
Who Won Between France and Argentina?
Argentina wins the final game by penalty kicks after a dramatic final that ended in 3-3 in extra time. France scored two goals in 90 seconds apart in the game to and stunned and upset Argentina. This resulted in a tie in the final. Argentina led with 2-0 in the half because of the goals scored by Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi.