France are just a game away from back-to-back World Cup titles after beating Morocco to reach the final at Qatar 2022.
France knew the African history-makers would be a major threat, after knocking out Portugal and Spain, and they faced intense pressure from the Atlas Lions in the second half.
Even though Kylian Mbappe – who is the joint leader of the Golden Boot race with Lionel Messi – was shut out by Morocco, France were patient and took their opportunities to win 2-0.
Mbappe hasn't scored since the Round of 16 but the PSG star has looked ferociously sharp in Qatar.
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Despite not finding the net in his last two appearances, there was no chance Mbappe would miss the World Cup final against Argentina, and he starts in Lusail, alongside Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele.
France XI vs Argentina: Lloris - Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, T.Hernandez - Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot - O.Dembélé, Mbappé, Giroud.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) December 18, 2022
Mbappe and Giroud have linked up to great effect in Qatar with Mbappe laying on two of Giroud's four goals at the tournament.
Didier Deschamps has reverted to his preferred starting team for the final, despite an ongoing virus outbreak in the France camp, with Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot both returning.
The PSG forward and 2018 Best Young Player Award winner scored incredible doubles against Poland and Denmark, after opening his World Cup account in the opening game vs Australia, and he will be aiming to score in back-to-back finals today.
The last time Mbappe faced Argentina, the then-teenage sensation announced himself as Messi's future successor with an unbelievable performance...
• Seven goals
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 16, 2022
• Eight cards
• Game of the tournament
This is what happened the last time Argentina faced France at a World Cup...pic.twitter.com/SgbQk82t6C
France match schedule and results
| Date | Stage | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tue, Nov. 22 | Group | France 4 Australia 1 | 2:00 p.m. | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Group | France 2 Denmark 1 | 8:00 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Weds, Nov. 30 | Group | France 0 Tunisia 1 | 10:00 a.m. | Education City Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | Round of 16 | France 3 Poland 1 | 10:00 a.m. | Al Thumama Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | Quarterfinal | England 1 France 2 | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | Semifinal | France 2 Morocco 0 | 2:00 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Final | Argentina vs France | 10:00 a.m. | Lusail Stadium |
Argentina vs France live stream, TV channel
The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final will be played at the showpiece Lusail Stadium, as the curtain comes down on what has been a fantastic tournament.
Here's how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Sun, Dec. 18 | 10:00 ET | Fox, Telemundo, Universo | fuboTV, Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Peacock, Universo Now |
| Canada | Sun, Dec. 18 | 10:00 ET | TSN 1, CTV, RDS (French) | TSN site/app, CTV website, RDS app |
| UK | Sun, Dec. 18 | 15:00 GMT | BBC One, ITV 1, STV | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website, ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | Mon, Dec. 19 | 02:00 AEDT | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Sun, Dec. 18 | 20:30 IST | Sports 18, MTV HD (Hindi) | JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Sun, Dec. 18 | 23:00 HKT | Now TV (Ch. 616, 618), ViuTV (Ch.99) | Now TV |
| Malaysia | Sun, Dec. 18 | 23:00 MYT | RTM TV2, Astro FIFA World Cup 1 | Astro GO, RTMKlik |
| Singapore | Sun, Dec. 18 | 23:00 SGT | Channel 5, StarHub TV FIFA World Cup, Singtel FIFA World Cup 141 | Singtel TV GO, CAST, StarHub TV+, MeWatch |
| New Zealand | Mon, Dec. 19 | 04:00 NZDT | Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports | Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW |
