What time is FIFA 2022 World Cup final? Kick-off time, TV and channel details for Argentina vs France in India

Stephen Creek

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Argentina will take on France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup final as Lionel Messi makes his last attempt to win football's biggest prize at the expense of the current world champions.

Messi is playing in his fifth World Cup and has been a finalist once before, when Argentina lost 1-0 to Germany in 2014, but this game could have a huge bearing on how he is remembered among the greatest players to have played the game.

Argentina cruised into the final after a 3-0 semifinal victory over Croatia, while their opponents France beat the tournament's surprise package Morocco 2-0.

France go into the final full of confidence and with many players who helped them to glory at Russia 2018 still in the squad. Les Bleus are trying to become the first repeat champions since Brazil in 1962.

Here's all the information you need to watch the game in India, including kick-off time, TV channel and live streaming options.

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Argentina vs France World Cup final kick-off time

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

Here's how that time translates in India. 

Argentina vs France World Cup final kickoff time

  Kickoff 
Qatar 18:00
IST 20:30

Argentina vs France live stream, TV channel

  • TV channels: Sports 18, MTV HD (Hindi)
  • Streaming: JioCinema

The World Cup final will be televised on Sports 18 and MTV HD in India.

Live streams will also be available via JioCinema.

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Argentina World Cup 2022 schedule, results

Date 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 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  

Knockout round final

Date Stage Match Time (India) Stadium
Sun, Dec. 18 Final Argentina vs France  8:30 p.m. Lusail

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Stephen joined The Sporting News in 2022, having previously provided football news and match coverage for Stats Perform and The Press Association. He’s supported Leeds United for over 30 years and no, he’s still not over Bielsa.