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Reigning champions France, after an impressive run to the final, can reclaim their title to become the third-ever nation to do that in history after Italy (1934-38) and Brazil (1958-62).
The 2022 World Cup final comes to its climax after four weeks of sizzling football played across eight venues in Qatar.
History is definitely set to be made in whichever way the game goes at the end of proceedings.
Argentina up against France for the fourth time ever at the World Cup; but this time around, with greater stakes to fight for.
Talisman Lionel Messi has the chance to win his first-ever World Cup trophy in his last appearance at the tournament. It also doubles as a chance for Argentina to lift the trophy after 36 years.
Reigning champions France, after an impressive run to the final, can reclaim their title to become the third-ever nation to do that in history after Italy (1934-38) and Brazil (1958-62).
Team Line-up
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, Di Maria, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Messi, Alvarez.
Subs: Armani, Foyth, Montiel, Paredes, Pezzella, Acuna, Rulli, Palacios, Correa, Almada, Gomez, Rodriguez, Dybala, Lisandro Martinez, Lautaro Martinez.
France: Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Theo Hernandez, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe, Giroud.
Subs: Pavard, Disasi, Guendouzi, Muani, Fofana, Veretout, Mandanda, Saliba, Coman, Areola, Konate, Camavinga, Thuram.
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland).
Stay with me, Efosa Taiwo, for live updates.
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28′ Messi makes his trademark run but his attempt to get pass Theo Hernandez at the left wing of France defence ends in a corner.
21′ Goaalllllllllllllllll! Messi scores from the spot. Argentina 1-0 France
20′ Penalty for Argentina! Di Maria fouled by Dembele.
18′ Olivier Giroud rose tallest for a nodder off an Antoinne Greizzman free-kick but the referee calls for an infringement.
14′ Angel Di Maria with a shot from inside the box but rocketed over the bar.
11′ Kylian Mbappe lunges forward with a menacing pace but pass got caught out by Argentina goalie Emilliano Martinez
6′ De Paul with a shot at goal but deflected by Raphael Varane for a corner. Argentina still pressing.
4′ Mac Allister fired one but drove to the waiting hands of Lloris in goal for France
2′ Julian Alvarez with a scissors kick but within the reach of Hugo Lloris. Safety for France.
1′ We are underway at the Lusail Stadium
