Published on: Dec 18, 2022 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 18, 2022 6:41 pm IST
The Lusail Iconic Stadium will play host to the tantalising World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and the reigning champions France on Sunday afternoon as the main event of the schedule. Les Bleus, who secured their spot in the final with a 2-0 victory over African trailblazers Morocco in the semi-finals, will take the field on the Lusail turf as the first champions in 24 years.
Match date: December 18, Sunday
Kick-off time: 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Lusail Stadium
TV Channel: Sports18 SD/HD Live streaming: JioCinema (App & Website)
1. Emiliano Martinez
2. Nahuel Molina
3. Cristian Romero
4. Nicolas Otamendi
5. Nicolas Tagliafico
6. Rodrigo De Paul
7. Leandro Paredes
8. Enzo Fernandez
9. Alexis Mac Allister
10. Lionel Messi
11. Julian Alvarez
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2. Jules Kounde
3. Raphael Varane
4. Ibrahima Konate
5. Theo Hernandez
6. Aurelien Tchouameni
7. Youssouf Fofana
8. Ousmane Dembele
9. Antoine Griezmann
10. Kylian Mbappe
11. Olivier Giroud
Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
Defenders: Jules Kounde, Theo Hernandez, Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Tagliafico
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Antoine Griezmann, Enzo Fernandez, Aurelien Tchouameni
Strikers: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe
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The tendency for quick-fire counterattacks should still be highlighted for Deschamps’s ill-fated team, who has struggled to find the ideal defensive formula in Qatar and may have lost to Morocco by a different score on a different day. However, an Argentina team that has only failed to score more than once against Saudi Arabia may both expose the weaknesses of Les Bleus’ backline and utilise their own defensive prowess. In football, happy endings are never guaranteed, but fans worldwide may anticipate seeing Messi lift the 18-karat gold trophy in victory.