We’ve got a potential changing of the guard in Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and France as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé go head to head for football’s biggest prize.
Messi, who dominated in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Croatia in the semi-finals, has scored five goals and added three assists in six games in Qatar.
It will be the PSG man’s final World Cup appearance but can Messi go out on top and lift his most elusive trophy?
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Messi and co will have to stop Mbappé if they are to win on Sunday.
Messi’s fellow PSG superstar also has five goals heading into the final, however, Mbappé has two assists instead of three.
Mbappé hasn’t scored in his last two wins against England and Morocco in the quarter-finals and semi-finals – however, he will know a goal could win him the Golden Boot and France the World Cup.
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When is Argentina v France?
Argentina v France will kick off at 3pm on Sunday 18th December 2022.
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Argentina v France team news
Argentina predicted line-up: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; Mac Allister, Fernandez, Paredes, Rodrigo de Paul; Alvarez, Messi.
France predicted line-up: Lloris; Kounde, Upamecano, Varane, Theo Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele; Griezmann, Mbappé; Giroud.
Argentina v France prediction
With so much on the line and two quality teams going head to head, the World Cup final will likely be a tightly contested affair.
It’s hard to split the sides but expect Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé to shine on the biggest stage on Sunday.
Our prediction: Argentina 1-1 France (with France to win in extra time) (5/1 at bet365)
Argentina v France odds
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bet365 odds: Argentina (9/5) Draw (2/1) France (7/4)*
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