France’s forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring their four goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Argentina at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 30, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE
France name starting lineup for 2022 FIFA World Cup final!
Take a look at how France have opted to lineup for today’s blockbuster 2022 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina below!
France’s forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring their four goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Argentina at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 30, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE
The world will come to a standstill this evening when Argentina and France face off at the Lusail Stadium in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
Les Bleus will be looking to make it back-to-back World Cup triumphs. Argentina on the other hand will be desperate to win their first title since 1986, and third overall.
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France booked their place in the final after a gritty 2-0 victory over Africa’s heroes Morocco.
Argentina showed their class in a Lionel Messi inspired 3-0 win over Croatia in their semi-final.
Today’s final gets underway at 17:00 SAST. Take a look at how both teams lineup below.
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Argentina vs France: Starting lineups
France XI: Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Theo Hernandez, Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.
Argentina XI: Dibu Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister, Di María, Messi, Julián Álvarez.
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Television broadcast details
Today’s FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina will be televised live on SABC 1 and SuperSport 202.
For those who can’t get themselves to a television screen, simply download SABC’s new streaming platform app SABC+. The match will be streamed on it for free.
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Deschamps wary of global Lionel Messi love
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“I know Argentinian fans and maybe some France fans would hope Lionel Messi can win the World Cup but we are going to do everything to achieve our objective.” France coach Didier Deschamps said as quoted by Express.
“I often get that feeling but I am fine being alone, that doesn’t bother me. Most fans will probably support Argentina because they are Argentinian.
“Or will be supporting that team (because of Lionel Messi). There will be a very festive atmosphere, as Argentinians are a very passionate people.
“They get behind their team and that is a positive thing. It’s good for France to have an atmosphere like that in a World Cup final.”
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