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Argentina v France World Cup information – the fixtures, outcomes, crew information and odds

All of it comes right down to this. Who’ll be topped the world’s greatest? France or Argentina?

France are aiming to grow to be simply the third aspect to efficiently defend their crown after Italy (1934 & 1938) and Brazil (1958 & 1968).

This can be Argentina’s sixth ultimate – solely Germany (8) have competed in additional. Thus far, their World Cup ultimate report sees two wins (1978 & 1986) with three defeats. A loss right here would see them be a part of Germany on probably the most defeats within the ultimate in World Cup historical past (4).

Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina overcame a rocky begin to their marketing campaign, falling to a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia. From then on, each sport has been a knockout, however ‘La Albiceleste’ have proven their resolve and grit to make the ultimate, with Lionel Messi main from the entrance. Solely Spain in 2010 have misplaced their opening sport earlier than occurring to raise the trophy.

Issues had been barely simpler for France within the group stage. After successful their first two video games and reserving their place within the spherical of 16, Didier Deschamps rotated his aspect for the Tunisia match. That’s ‘Les Bleus’’ solely defeat in Qatar after seeing off Poland, England and Morocco to set-up this mouth-watering conflict with Argentina.

Right here’s how both sides have made their strategy to the ultimate:

When is Argentina v France on the 2022 World Cup?

World champions France face Argentina within the World Cup ultimate at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail on Sunday, 18th December. Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT.

Argentina lead the head-to-head report having received six of their 12 earlier conferences. Two of these got here within the 1930 and 1978 World Cups.

Nevertheless, it was France who got here out on prime of their final assembly, which was on the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The spherical of 16 conflict was a seven-goal thriller that noticed Antoine Griezmann open the scoring and Kylian Mbappe web a second-half double.

Take a look at our in-depth have a look at the France nationwide crew

What are the percentages on Argentina v France on the 2022 World Cup?

We will’t break up them. France and Argentina are each 9/5 to win the World Cup ultimate in 90 minutes and raise the well-known trophy. It’s 19/10 that it’s stage after regular time.

For those who suppose the sport will want greater than 90 minutes, we’ve acquired particular markets for both aspect to win on penalties or win in further time. When you can again France to raise the trophy at 4/5, with Argentina at EVS.

Lionel Messi’s opener within the 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia noticed him be a part of Kylian Mbappe on 5 targets for the match. 4 of Messi’s 5 strikes have been the opening aim, and you may get a 5/1 prime value on the GOAT opening the scoring.

Messi has 11 targets and eight assists in 25 World Cup appearances. If he’s scores or assists within the ultimate, he’ll grow to be the primary participant to report 20 aim involvements within the competitors.

There’s not simply the World Cup trophy on the road within the ultimate. Messi is battling together with his PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe to assert the Golden Boot. The French ahead has 5 targets and scored twice when the edges met on the 2018 World Cup. Take a look at our 6/1 Prime Worth Assure on him to attain first.

Julian Alvarez bagged a brace in opposition to Croatia to surge as much as 4 targets within the match. The Man Metropolis ahead is 27/10 to attain in 90 minutes, whereas he’s 18/1 to bang in one other double.

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What’s the newest Argentina v France crew information and damage information?

Lionel Scaloni can recall full-backs Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel after their suspensions for the semi-final. Nevertheless, Nicolas Tagliafico may hold his place at left-back. Rodrigo De Paul’s sport time has been managed by means of the match, getting by means of 74 minutes in opposition to Croatia.

France don’t have any recent accidents or suspensions to cope with forward of the ultimate, leaving Didier Deschamps to choose an unchanged aspect. Dayot Upamencano and Adrien Rabiot missed the semi-final win over Morocco however are anticipated to beat sickness and be recalled to the beginning eleven.

Who’re Argentina and France’s key gamers?

Argentina captain and talisman Lionel Messi is their go-to participant for a spark or a second of brilliance. He’s proven that a number of instances throughout this World Cup, particularly together with his by means of ball to Nahuel Molina that opened the scoring of their quarter-final victory in opposition to the Netherlands. Whereas Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul have been capable of break up opposition play in the course of the park.

Kylian Mbappe has been the star for France throughout the World Cup. His 5 targets see him in competition for the Golden Boot, which he’s 11/8 to win. Whereas he’s 9/2 to pip Messi to the Golden Ball.

Olivier Giroud leads the road properly and overtook Thierry Henry as France’s main goalscorer earlier within the match, whereas Antoine Griezmann is given the licence to roam, pulling the strings from deeper positions.

What are the percentages on Argentina or France to win the 2022 World Cup?

Two sides are left within the match. Who do you suppose will raise the well-known trophy in Lusail on Sunday?

We give France the slight benefit at 4/5 to win the World Cup and defend the crown they received in Russia 4 years in the past. It’s EVS for an Argentina triumph, the place we get to see Lionel Messi get his fingers on one of many solely trophies lacking from his cupboard.

Who’re the managers of Argentina and France?

Lionel Scaloni is Argentina’s head coach and since moving into the position he’s introduced quick success. He ended their lengthy 28-year wait to win the Copa America in 2021, beating Brazil 1-0 within the ultimate. Argentina’s defeat to Saudi Arabia of their opening sport stays their solely loss of their final 42 matches (in 90 minutes).

Didier Deschamps had an illustrious profession as a participant and was capped 103 instances for France. The success has adopted him into administration, since he took over because the nationwide crew’s head coach in 2012.

The progress below Deschamps is obvious to see. 1 / 4-final on the 2014 World Cup was adopted by the Euro 2016 ultimate. Then, they went all the way in which to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Extra glory has adopted with France lifting the 2020-21 Nations League, beating Spain 2-1 within the ultimate. Now, he leads his nation into one other World Cup ultimate.