Argentina vs France

Start times and TV and streaming options for the World Cup final between Argentina and France on Sunday.

Álvarez, 22, is bidding to become the first person born this century to win a World Cup scoring title. If France wins, it would become the first men’s team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962 and coach Didier Deschamps, who played 90 minutes in France’s win over Brazil in the 1998 final, would become the first person to play on a World Cup winner and coach two champions. For the first time, U.S. Argentina, meanwhile, is monitoring Messi, who also shares the tournament lead for assists with France’s Antoine Griezmann and two others, all with three apiece. 3 Argentina, which needed penalties to get by the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, is 4-1-1 with a 12-5 goal differential. In fact, for all his greatness, Messi has won just one major international championship and that came in the 2008 Olympics.

With Lionel Messi on the precipice of immortality, Argentina will be going all-out in the World Cup final against a France side potentially facing some key ...

The Saudis showed what can happen on the break, and we all know what Mbappe can do in the open field. All that said, both nations have seen four of their six matches, respectively, in this tournament end with at least three goals, and they’ve each been individually held to fewer than two goals just once each. Hernandez is also dealing with a bit of a knee issue, and his brother Lucas is already out for the tournament. In addition, France have reached the final despite having a lower xG than their opponents in both the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals. Either one causes issues for France, and gives Argentina a terrific advantage in attack. Martinez and Lloris have been outstanding in this tournament, each making critical saves that won matches for their sides. France has also won nine of their last 10 matches over the past two World Cups. For France, they’re hoping to be the first nation to lift the trophy in consecutive tournaments for the first time in decades. Tactically, Messi is in fine form, and he’s going to be perfectly set up to exploit the weakness that France’s last three opponents have attacked: the space behind Mbappe. Whether it’s Nahuel Molina or Gonzalo Montiel starting for Argentina at right back, neither will be on par with what England and Morocco threw at Mbappe to somewhat stifle his attacks. But when it’s all over, Messi will raise the trophy and take his place alongside Diego Maradona as a national hero and one of the greatest players of all time. Who will have what it takes to reach the summit and lift the trophy?

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green locked in his 2022 World Cup final picks and predictions for France vs. Argentina featuring Kylian Mbappe and Lionel ...

- Argentina vs. [Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Argentina vs. Argentina in the World Cup final? And where does all the betting value lie? Green has broken down the 2022 World Cup final. In addition, Argentina face a French defense that has been vulnerable in Qatar. The defense also looked very shaky in the 2-1 quarterfinal win against England. The 90-minute money line lists Argentina at +160, France at +185 and a draw at +205. [You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-world-cup-final-france-vs-argentina-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-for-sundays-showdown-from-proven-soccer-expert/#ttag=12152022_agg_cbssports_picks_soccer_worldcup_martingreen_ArgentinaFranceWorldCupfinalexpert). [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Argentina are the -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100) to lift the trophy in the latest Argentina vs.

ARGENTINA take on France in a HUGE World Cup final on Sunday afternoon.Croatia fell victim to a Lionel Messi masterclass in Tuesday's dominant semi-fi.

[high-flying Morocco](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6887280/france-morocco-live-stream-free-score-tv-channel-time-watch-world-cup-online/) in their semi-final. [Argentina's](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/12636/argentina/)eye-catching World Cup final contest against [France](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/34011/france/)will take place on Sunday, December 18. [Betfair](https://www.betfair.com/sport/football/fifa-world-cup/12469077) correct as of December 16. [Messi and Kylian Mbappe are the two main men](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6919182/messi-mbappe-world-cup-stats-final-france-argentina/) for their respective nations - and all eyes will be on who comes out on top. - The World Cup final between Argentina and France will be shown LIVE on both BBC One and ITV 1. [Karim Benzema could be a shock inclusion](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6914622/karim-benzema-play-world-cup-final-france/) on the bench as he is back in Real Madrid training. [Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot sat out](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6921673/france-virus-world-cup-final-lockdown/) of the Morocco win with illness as France kept their first clean sheet - but will be hopeful of coming back in. [France](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/34011/france/) also won two and lost one of their group games - although their defeat to Tunisia came after beating Australia and Denmark. [Argentina](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/12636/argentina/) suffered a nightmare start to their tournament with a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia. [Messi](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6921500/messi-france-hernandez-world-cup-argentina/) has created a thrilling final chapter to his World Cup career and the magician will arguably go down as the [greatest footballer EVER](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6910022/lionel-messi-records-argentina-croatia-world-cup/) should he replicate what Diego Maradona did in 1986. [may well be unchanged after semi-final wins](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6922000/argentina-and-france-world-cup-final/). [Lionel Messi masterclass](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6883307/argentina-croatia-live-result-score-lionel-messi-world-cup-reaction/) in Tuesday's dominant semi-final encounter as Argentina went through.

The 2022 World Cup final is here, with reigning champions France meeting Argentina in the tournament's showpiece game.France ended Morocco's resistance to ...

Messi had caused alarm by clutching his hamstring last time out, but recovered to inspire his side to victory and concerns were allayed after the game. Though France won without regulars Rabiot and Upamecano, it will be a relief to see the pair back training since the Morocco match. Indeed, all three of those players did not feature in the semi-final win over Morocco, with Rabiot remaining at the team hotel due to his condition. On the one hand, the trophy does not matter. And when you have the ball, you need to give it to him as soon as possible so that he can create something.” It was June 1986 and they were playing West Germany in the final at the Azteca in Mexico City. Ibrahima Konate came in for Upamecano against Morocco and was one of France’s best players. They have great players who work for the team also. Kylian Mbappe was the star man. “Today starts another World Cup for Argentina,” Messi had said after admitting they were poor in the first half. And looking at the scenes in Argentina now, I think that is how the people will feel on Sunday if Argentina win our third World Cup. “For me, this is the most important thing about this Argentina team, and why they are in the final on Sunday.

Argentina and France meet on Sunday for the FIFA 2022 World Cup final with Lionel Messi facing off against Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe.

We are trying to make the best of the situation we are in, quite simply. This one is going to be tight and almost too close to call. Despite the overriding narrative suggesting that Messi's success is meant to be, the pragmatic French approach could steal his thunder and instead leave Mbappe celebrating. The virus, we are never prepared for this kind of thing. Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud should continue in attack aided by the in-form Antoine Griezmann and Saturday will be crucial in determining eligibility so Deschamps will be hoping that no new cases surface so close to the game. "From the moment we have the support of our supporters, we know that the country is behind us," he added. Be ready to surpass ourselves, to make the effort despite the circumstances with the virus, despite the fatigue. "They play very well in offensive transitions, taking advantage of the mistakes of the opponent. Kingsley Coman, Raphael Varane, and Ibrahima Konate have all suffered the sickness since the win over the Atlas Lions and although Rabiot and Upamecano should now be fine, Varane and Konate would be problematic as it would require a new central defensive pairing. There will be a lot of expectation in relation to this final on the Argentinian side. Argentina: Marco Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel no longer have suspension worries hanging over them although Nahuel Molina is likely to start ahead of Montiel on the right while Acuna might replace Nicolas Tagliafico on the left. "But to be honest, I am focused on the present.

It's Lionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappé, as Argentina tries to dethrone the reigning champions and win its first World Cup since Diego Maradona's heyday in ...

[Antoine Griezmann](https://www.transfermarkt.us/antoine-griezmann/profil/spieler/125781) and [Olivier Giroud](https://www.transfermarkt.us/olivier-giroud/profil/spieler/82442) to the youthful brilliance of Mbappé and [Aurélien Tchouaméni](https://www.transfermarkt.us/aurelien-tchouameni/profil/spieler/413112). [Raphaël Varane](https://www.transfermarkt.us/raphael-varane/profil/spieler/164770). Reserve centerback [Ibrahima Konaté](https://www.transfermarkt.us/ibrahima-konate/profil/spieler/357119) also has been under the weather. [Peacock](https://www.peacocktv.com/) is NBC and Telemundo’s subscription streaming service. Fellow centerback [Dayot Upamecano](https://www.transfermarkt.us/dayot-upamecano/profil/spieler/344695) and midfielders [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.transfermarkt.us/adrien-rabiot/profil/spieler/182913) and [Kingsley Coman](https://www.transfermarkt.us/kingsley-coman/profil/spieler/243714) missed the semifinal win over Morocco [because they were sick](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/16/varane-konate-and-coman-train-apart-virus-france-world-cup-final). Morocco’s [Jawad El Yamiq](https://www.transfermarkt.us/jawad-el-yamiq/profil/spieler/235412) put a bicycle kick off the post in the semis just before halftime, with France leading, 1-0. [SiriusXM’s subscription service](https://player.siriusxm.com/) has an audio simulcast of Fox’s TV broadcasts on Fox Sports Channel 83. [Karim Benzema tore a thigh muscle](https://www.espn.com/soccer/france-fra/story/4806724/world-cup-france-karim-benzema-suffers-injury-in-training) in practice. In the semis, Argentina was liberated, with Messi and young phenom [Julián Álvarez](https://www.transfermarkt.us/julian-alvarez/profil/spieler/576024) dazzling the world. [N’Golo Kanté, Paul Pogba, Presnel Kimpembe, and Christopher Nkunku](https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/france-injuries-world-cup-2022-players-missing/iksf7wljnvms9gc2tgseknji). They’re two of the many superstars who’ve turned the French capital’s biggest team into [a global power](https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2022/12/16/messi-vs-mbappe-is-world-cup-final-qatar-cant-lose/). At every turn of this World Cup, the Albiceleste faithful have showed up in droves to roar on their team.

The game is scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday. Here's where to watch and what to watch for.

Argentina has won twice, in 1978 and 1986, and has been back to the finals twice since. Together they have nine of the team’s 12 goals at this World Cup. [lost there to the Netherlands](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/12/03/sports/usa-netherlands-world-cup-score). [lost to Croatia](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/12/09/sports/brazil-croatia-world-cup-score) in the quarterfinals. In the United States it will be broadcast on Fox in English and Telemundo in Spanish and streamed in Spanish on Peacock. He is 35, and France is the defending champion and also won the World Cup in 1998. He is ably supported by Julián Álvarez, a 22-year-old scorer who represents Argentina’s next generation. [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/sports/soccer/kylian-mbappe-champions-league-psg.html) (five goals). [France](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/12/14/sports/france-morocco-world-cup-score) and [Argentina](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/sports/soccer/messi-argentina-goals-assist-croatia.html) will face off at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar. [this is expected to be his last chance](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/sports/world-cup/messi-ronaldo-soccer.html). It can be streamed in English on an app like Hulu or Fubo that offers Fox.

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One way or the other, it's the last hurrah for Messi come Sunday against France in the World Cup final.

Argentina's last win was in 1986 and this is the first World Cup after the death of Diego Armando Maradona. [I picked Argentina to win the World Cup before the tournament started](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2022-fifa-world-cup-predictions-picking-every-game-lionel-messi-leads-argentina-to-glory-usmnt-move-on/) and I will stick to my prediction despite the fact that I see France as a stronger side. The torch will be passed on to Mbappe -- if it has not already been done yet -- as the next in line to join the likes of Messi in the Mount Rushmore of soccer greats. Les Bleus to edge this and become just the third team in World Cup history to defend their crown. Les Bleus are in the midst of the type of dynastic run we expected to see from the likes of Spain back in the 2010s. With the exception of an insane last 10 minutes against the Netherlands, this team has been extremely difficult to break down. However, few people (myself included) backed the defending champions to be this good. This feels like a bit of a toss up and in such cases it is rarely a bad idea to back the team that has Lionel Messi. Argentina are the better defensive side and have been able to beat teams in different ways. Messi will do just a little bit more, scoring the winning goal in extra time as France's injuries finally catch up to them. With Argentina getting healthy at just the right time, bringing Paulo Dybala off the bench will help spark a late winner in the match. You could throw a blanket over these two teams, who have a fair few of the same quirks and qualities, most notably an aversion to possession and a defense that makes that a solid tactic.

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France has equal talent up front and in the midfield, but not at the back. The only game in which France didn't register at least two goals was the final match of the group stage against Tunisia (a 1-0 loss), when manager Didier Deschamps left his stars on the bench for the bulk of the game because top spot in the group had already been secured. Many in their starting 11 already have a World Cup title to their credit, while Argentina is still fighting to overcome its reputation for foundering on the big stage. With Kylian Mbappe (five goals) and Olivier Giroud (four goals) spearheading the attack and Antoine Griezmann (three assists) and Ousmane Dembélé (two assists) anchoring the midfield, the French attack has looked as potent as ever. If you or a loved one has a gambling problem call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER. Not only will France have to go through Messi to do so, they will have to overcome the absence of several key players. Now, in what is likely his last World Cup, he has the chance to add the ultimate trophy to his resume. Meanwhile, unlike in tournament's past during the Messi era, Argentina's defense has been superb, led by Nicolas Otamendi, who has played all 570 minutes of the tournament to date. Up until last year, Argentina had finished runner-up in the Copa America three times and the World Cup once during his tenure without winning a championship. Argentina is a slight favorite to win the trophy at FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars, ranging from -110 to -115. The over/under of 2.5 favors the under (+126o/-156u). EST) with the finale between France and Argentina.

It's Messi against Mbappe as Argentina face France. One of Argentina or France will add a third star to their jerseys as the teams face off in the 2022 FIFA ...

FOX can be streamed live on The match is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Will Messi finally complete his enviable trophy case by leading Argentina to their first World Cup title since 1986? [All 8 World Cup stadiums](https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/what-stadiums-are-being-used-for-the-2022-world-cup-a-guide-to-the-eight-world-cup-stadiums-in-qatar/5usnb9zj48n61ozbsmi6g7zy7) He's looking to do so in back-to-back tournaments as he is quickly climbing into the same rarified air as his club teammate Messi. At 35 years old, this will most likely be the Argentina superstar's last chance to win football's biggest prize.

We go over game time and TV channel info for Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France.

[Fox Sports Live](https://www.foxsports.com/live), through the [Fox Sports App](https://www.foxsports.com/mobile), or on [Peacock](https://imp.i305175.net/c/482924/828265/11640?subId2=[]sb[p]23274167[t]w[d]D&u=https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/home?orig_ref=direct&sharedid=sbnation.com). However, keep in mind that you will require a cable login to watch the action. They finished as runners-up in 1990 and 2014, so the Argentinians are looking to avoid that fate while bringing home their first title in over 30 years. Argentina last won the World Cup in 1986. France won the 2018 World Cup and are looking to become the first back-to-back champion since 1962. When looking at who will lift the trophy, DraftKings has Argentina marginally favored with -115 odds compared to -105 for France.

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How to watch Argentina vs France World Cup final game, including kick-off time & team news.

Allegedly falling ill due to the constant air conditioning at the stadiums in Qatar, Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot had missed the semi-final against Morocco while Aurelien Tchouameni and Theo Hernandez missed training on Friday. Viewers in the U.S. New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. In the United States (U.S.), the game can be watched live and on-demand with [Lionel Messi](https://www.goal.com/en/player/lionel-messi/c5ryhn04g9goikd0blmh83aol)'s [Argentina](https://www.goal.com/en/team/argentina/ak48fkypnql8y4n69cvcq5ghc) challenge reigning champions [France](https://www.goal.com/en/team/france/4pz87gsel7183b7kcadw1dwzv) to the [2022 World Cup](https://www.goal.com/en/world-cup/70excpe1synn9kadnbppahdn7) title in the final to be played at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK, Africa and India, as well as how to stream live online.

With bookmakers almost unable to separate the 2022 FIFA World Cup finalists, the potential for the Qatar decider to become the third edition of the final to ...

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One of Argentina or France will add a third star to their jerseys as the teams face off in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final today.

FOX can be streamed live on The match is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Will Messi finally complete his enviable trophy case by leading Argentina to their first World Cup title since 1986? [All 8 World Cup stadiums](https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/what-stadiums-are-being-used-for-the-2022-world-cup-a-guide-to-the-eight-world-cup-stadiums-in-qatar/5usnb9zj48n61ozbsmi6g7zy7) He's looking to do so in back-to-back tournaments as he is quickly climbing into the same rarified air as his club teammate Messi. At 35 years old, this will most likely be the Argentina superstar's last chance to win football's biggest prize.

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green locked in his 2022 World Cup final picks and predictions for France vs. Argentina featuring Kylian Mbappe and Lionel ...

- Argentina vs. [Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Argentina vs. Argentina in the World Cup final? Green has broken down the 2022 World Cup final. The 21-year-old midfielder for Benfica has anchored the midfield for Argentina since the team's shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in group play. Argentina lead all teams in final third passes attempted (967) and completed (744). [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. [You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-world-cup-final-france-vs-argentina-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-for-sundays-showdown-from-proven-soccer-expert/#ttag=12152022_agg_cbssports_picks_soccer_worldcup_martingreen_ArgentinaFranceWorldCupfinalexpert). On the 90-minute money line it's Argentina at +160, France at +185 and the draw at +205. After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Argentina are the -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100) to lift the trophy in the latest Argentina vs. The only other country to lift the trophy in consecutive World Cups was Italy, in 1934 and '38.

For Argentina, it's a chance for Lionel Messi to win the one trophy that's eluded him throughout his career. For France, it's a rare chance to win back-to-back ...

France prop picks](https://www.covers.com/soccer/world-cup/argentina-vs-france-prop-bets-december-18-2022). [World Cup odds](https://www.covers.com/soccer/world-cup/odds). Nobody has more key passes per game than Griezmann with 3.5 and he also leads all players at the World Cup with 21 chances created. If Mbappe, or even Theo Hernandez, get goal side of him then expect them to be taken down. Molina has been good going forward, scoring and getting an assist, but his task in the World Cup final involves him marking Mbappe. For Argentina, it’s a chance for Lionel Messi to win the one trophy that’s eluded him throughout his career.

France Coach Didier Deschamps knows the majority of fans at the final, not to mention most neutrals around the world, will be cheering for Lionel Messi to win ...

It has been reported in France that the virus was contracted from England’s players during the quarterfinal, although the evidence for that claim is scant, at best. And this final, then, oozing with soccer royalty, is a fitting send-off for a glorious, complicated spectacle conjured in a desert: Either France or Argentina is one victory from immortality, the best kind of permanence. France appears to have overcome a brush with illness to start its first-choice team. Lionel Messi apart, arguably nobody has played a more prominent role in Argentina’s run to the World Cup final than a 62-year-old musician and a 30-year-old teacher, neither of whom is anywhere near Qatar. Here in Buenos Aires, the displays of devotion are not solemn. I don’t know what the temperature is like in Grenoble, Constant, but in Paris the cold is biting. With its gold trophy on the field, in front of the two teams, it’s worth noting that it is hard to overstate the power of the World Cup final. Pandemonium here in Buenos Aires on Messi’s goal. Di María scored it but what a terrific team play that was: A ball won in the back, two quick passes — including one from Messi to Álvarez — and Mac Allister was away. It starts with an inch-perfect, instinctive flick from Messi, but after that it is pure poetry: Álvarez sweeping it into Mac Allister’s path, Mac Allister seeing Di María’s run, timing the release of the pass to perfection, and then a first-time finish. 45′ +7 Enzo Fernández is down in a heap, claiming some sort of violent assault from Kolo Muani, who was hauled down himself a moment earlier. France carries enough of a threat, though, for Argentina to be at least a little wary of what happens from here on in.

The champion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be crowned on Sunday, when Argentina takes on France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

The closing ceremony for the World Cup featured artists from around the world performing songs from the official soundtrack of the tournament in Qatar. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates 1-0 during the World Cup match between Argentina v France at the Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City Qatar (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images) Thirteen minutes later Di Maria finished off a flowing team move involving a deft flick from Messi.

It's finally here. The 2022 FIFA World Cup comes to a close Sunday on FOX with France taking on Argentina at Qatar's Lusail Stadium in the tournament's final match. Either outcome will be historic, between France's bid to be the first repeat champion ...

[ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-2022-final-live-social-reaction) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-2022-top-plays-croatia-vs-morocco) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/argentina-vs-france-world-cup-2022-final-preview) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-final-predictions-will-argentina-or-france-be-crowned-champions) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-final-2022-prediction-odds-how-to-bet-argentina-vs-france) Argentina has dominated much of the final, scoring two goals while France has yet to even record a shot. With the goal, Messi became the first player in World Cup history to score in all four knockout rounds. While many questioned his insertion into the lineup, Di María has proven he belongs as he drew the PK that set up Argentina's first goal of the match. [Lionel Messi](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/lionel-messi-player) and [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-2-player). [here](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/how-to-watch-the-2022-world-cup-on-fox-times-channels-full-match-schedule). It got a golden opportunity after France turned the ball over on its own side of the field, but Lloris remained in the match.

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[hit by a cold virus](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/several-members-frances-squad-are-battling-viruses-ahead-world-cup-fin-rcna61952)that could force key players to miss the game. The tournament has featured surprise results and [fairytale runs](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/moroccos-surprise-world-cup-run-rallied-legion-arab-fans-rcna60907), but the final will see two giants of the game compete for the title — headlined by a pair of diminuti [ve stars.](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/qatar-world-cup-win-human-rights-criticism-rcna60279) It's the game nobody really wants to play in or let's face it, watch. A narrow win over Australia was followed by a tense penalty shoot-out victory over the Netherlands, which had knocked out Team USA a round prior. Surprise package Morocco, the tournament's Cindarella team, were waiting in the semi final but Les Bleus advanced thanks to an early goal from defender Theo Hernández and a late second from young substitute Randal Kolo Muani. [Read the full story here.](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/croatia-beats-morocco-2-1-take-3rd-place-world-cup-rcna62275) The event has become a magnifying glass for the tiny petrostate’s human rights record, highlighting rather than airbrushing its treatment of LGBTQ people, women and migrant workers. which had knocked out favorites Brazil a round earlier. [Read the full story here.](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/qatar-world-cup-win-human-rights-criticism-rcna60279) Lionel Messi will be hoping to secure the trophy that would cement his status as perhaps the game's greatest ever player. [human rights record](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/2022-world-cup-qatar-rcna58013), as well as its [environmental](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/qatar-world-cup-environmental-climate-change-cost-desert-rcna57632)and financial cost. [World Cup final](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/france-gets-underdog-morocco-advances-world-cup-final-vs-argentina-rcna61680) takes place Sunday in Qatar, capping a month of sporting drama and [geopolitical controversy](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/qatar-world-cup-win-human-rights-criticism-rcna60279).

Two teams remain in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Sunday's final features Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez leading Argentina against Olivier Giroud, ...

[Kylian Mbappe](/soccer/player/_/id/231388/Kylian-Mbappé) won a penalty for [Antoine Griezmann](/soccer/player/_/id/140416/Antoine-Griezmann) to score the opening goal, and later got two himself, but not before Angel Di Maria and Benjamin Pavard each scored one of the top goals of the tournament. Argentina won that first clash in Uruguay 1-0 en route to the final, before claiming a 2-1 win in 1978, which led to their first title. Their victory over Croatia in 2018 gives them the chance to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title. This is also a 20th World Cup final appearance for goalkeeper [Hugo Lloris](/soccer/player/_/id/43372/Hugo-Lloris), which is a record for his position. After a scary few days in which several players were suffering from a flu-like virus, the entire France squad is fit and eligible for selection. Before a ball has even been kicked in the final, Lionel Messi has set a FIFA record for the most all-time appearances in the men's tournament. After some minutes on the ground, Lloris is back on his feet and staying in the game. Moments later, Les Bleus answer with a spell of pressure and get a free kick in a dangerous spot to the left of goal. 10 becomes the first men's player to score in all four knockout rounds of the World Cup, having scored against Australia (round of 16), Netherlands (quarterfinal), Croatia (semifinal) and now France in the final. 35th minute: Angel Di Maria, who was a surprise starter for Argentina having been featured little during the knockout round, has doubled their advantage in the World Cup final. There's no do-overs in the World Cup final, and you've got to wait four years for a chance at redemption. Barely 10 minutes after France's first shot on goal, they have a penalty after Randal Kolo Muani (one of the infamous first-half subs) beats Nicolas Otamendi for speed down the left side, muscles into the box and is hauled down for an obvious spot-kick.

It's Messi vs. Mbappe as Argentina looks to stop France from retaining the World Cup in Qatar 2022's showpiece final.

Fans in the UK can watch the 2022 World Cup Final for free. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. For Spanish-speaking US residents Peacock is airing all of the World Cup games live in Spanish. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. If you find yourself unable to view the match locally, that's where using a VPN can come in handy. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Here's how you can watch the Argentina vs. There is an option that doesn't require searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a [VPN](/tech/services-and-software/best-vpn/), or virtual private network. The final marks the fourth FIFA World Cup match between these two powerful sides. Teammates at PSG, but rivals going head-to-head on Sunday, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both in contention for the coveted Golden Boot award as the tournament's top scorer, with the two players tied at five goals each.