What time is 2022 World Cup final? Argentina vs France kickoff details, TV information and start time in Australia for FIFA title match

Joshua Thomas

What time is 2022 World Cup final? Argentina vs France kickoff details, TV information and start time in Australia for FIFA title match image

It's time to set those alarms because the 2022 FIFA World Cup final is nearly here. 

After 63 dramatic matches in Qatar, the decisive match will see France and Argentina battle it out for football's biggest trophy. 

Les Bleus are aiming to become just the third team to win back-to-back World Cups, while Lionel Messi is looking to bow out of the tournament by winning it for the first time. 

As usual, the 2022 final won't be played at the best time for those watching on live from Australia with FIFA giving precedence to other territories around the globe. 

The Sporting News breaks down when the World Cup final kicks off across Australia below.

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Argentina vs France World Cup final kick-off time

The match between Argentina and France will be played at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, December 18, at 6:00 p.m. local time in Qatar.

Here's how that time translates across Australia with the match starting on Monday, December 19 in every state except for Western Australia. 

  Kickoff 
Qatar 18:00
AEDT 02:00*
ACDT 01:30*
AEST 01:00*
ACST 00:30*
AWST 23:00

*Monday, December 19

Argentina vs France World Cup final live stream, TV channel in Australia

  • TV channel: SBS
  • Streaming: SBS On Demand

The World Cup final will be televised exclusively on SBS in Australia. 

Live streams will also be available via SBS On Demand which is completely free to use for Aussies. 

Martin Tyler will be commentating the final for SBS on the ground from Qatar. 

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Argentina World Cup 2022 schedule, results

Date (Local) Match  
Tue, Nov. 22 Argentina 1 S. Arabia 2 Highlights
Sat, Nov. 26 Argentina 2 Mexico 0 Highlights
Wed, Nov. 30 Poland 0 Argentina 2 Highlights
Sat, Dec. 3 Argentina 2 Australia 1 Highlights
Fri, Dec. 9 Argentina 2 Netherlands 2
(4-3 penalties, aet)
Highlights
Tues, Dec. 13 Argentina 3 Croatia 0 Highlights
Sun, Dec. 18 Argentina vs France  

France World Cup 2022 schedule, results

Date (Local) Match  
Tue, Nov. 22 France 4 Australia 1 Highlights
Sat, Nov. 26 France 2 Denmark 1 Highlights
Wed, Nov. 30 France 0 Tunisia 1 Highlights
Sun, Dec. 4 France 3 Poland 1 Highlights
Sat, Dec. 10 France 2 England 1 Highlights
Weds, Dec. 14 France 2 Morocco 0 Highlights
Sun, Dec. 18 Argentina vs France  

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Josh has been covering sport for nearly a decade now having fallen in love with football at a young age. A UTS graduate, Josh has previously worked for GOAL and now covers football closely for The Sporting News.