FIFA World Cup Final: PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe BIG ROADBLOCK for Lionel Messi's DATE with DESTINY in FIFA WC Final, Follow Argentina vs France LIVE

FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs France LIVE in FIFA WC FINAL: Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi, entered the World Cup as one of the favorites, but they face a major challenge in the Final on Sunday against the defending champions, who proved too strong for the other championship aspirants, England. Paris Saint Germain teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are set to go up against each other in the quest for ultimate glory. Follow FIFA WC 2022 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN

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FIFA World Cup Final: Friends become foes, PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe BIG ROADBLOCK for Lionel Messi’s DATE with DESTINY in FIFA WC Final, Follow Argentina vs France LIVE

Lionel Scaloni’s men were unbeaten in 36 games coming into Qatar. However, Lionel Messi and his team got off to the worst possible start, losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia, and soon questions were raised about whether La Albiceleste would even make it out of the group stages. But that defeat is now a distant memory, as Argentina has gone undefeated since. It won 2-0 against Mexico and Poland to win Group C. It defeated Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 to go to the quarterfinals against the Netherlands.

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• 2022 World Cup final
• 15:00 GMT, Sunday 18th December
• Lusail Stadium, Qatar#ARG | #FRA | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/VozP8xPhV7

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Messi, 35, is playing in his final World Cup and is keen to add the one big title missing from his enormous collection, but he also bears the weight of the nation on his shoulders. A comparison to Maradona for the title of best Argentine player of all time would be incomplete without a world title, which the late Maradona virtually single-handedly won 36 years ago. They were on the verge of missing the semi-finals when the Dutch rallied from a 2-0 deficit late in the game to require extra time and penalties. Custodian Emiliano Martinez stepped up against the Netherlands, saving two penalty kicks.

FIFA World Cup Final: Friends become foes, PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe BIG ROADBLOCK for Lionel Messi’s DATE with DESTINY in FIFA WC Final, Follow Argentina vs France LIVE

Argentina has reached their sixth World Cup final, thanks to Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez. Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 to secure a place in the final at Lusail Stadium. Messi started the score with a fantastic penalty just after the hour mark, which was subsequently doubled by Julian Alvarez’s stunning solo strike. In the second half, Lionel Messi worked his magic once more to set up Alvarez’s second goal. Messi now has one more chance to win the trophy that has eluded him throughout his award-laden career as they face France.

FIFA World Cup Final: Friends become foes, PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe BIG ROADBLOCK for Lionel Messi’s DATE with DESTINY in FIFA WC Final, Follow Argentina vs France LIVE

France was placed in Group D with Australia, Denmark, and Tunisia, and began its campaign with a 4-1 victory over Australia. The Socceroos did score first, but it only seemed to jolt the defending champion, as a brace from Olivier Giroud either side of half-time, and one goal each from Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe, saw Les Bleus collect three easy points.

France was less impressive against Denmark, but a brace from Kylian Mbappe helped France win 2-1 and become the competition’s first team to move to the Round of 16. The reigning champion could afford to rest its key players in the final group game against Tunisia thanks to six points from the first two games. Despite losing 1-0, Australia’s victory over Denmark sent France to the top of Group D on Goal Difference. With a first-place finish, France secured a pre-quarterfinal meeting with Poland.

FIFA World Cup Final: Friends become foes, PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe BIG ROADBLOCK for Lionel Messi’s DATE with DESTINY in FIFA WC Final, Follow Argentina vs France LIVE

With its best players returning, France went up a notch and easily defeated Poland, winning 3-1 thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappe and an early score from Olivier Giroud. In the quarterfinals, France faced its toughest challenge yet in the form of its strong foe England. Despite the close 2-1 scoreline, Aurelien Tchouameni’s exquisite strike in the 17th minute and Giroud’s 78th-minute header were enough to see off the Three Lions. Harry Kane failed to convert his second penalty of the game in the 82nd minute, but France never looked uncomfortable in the quarterfinal.

France sealed their spot in the finals with a 2-0 win against Morocco. Theo Hernandez gave France an early lead while Randal Kolo Muani scored late in the game to help Les Blues triumph over the Atlas Lions. France makes their back-to-back appearances in the WC finals while Croatia will face Morocco in the battle for the third-place game.