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Kylian Mbappe says Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Achraf Hakimi can be proud after 'making history' with Morocco at the World Cup. France booked their spot ...

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They were enemies for 90 minutes during France's World Cup clash against Morocco, but there was respect between Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi pre an.

[sealed the deal](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/) late on in the match, coming off the bench to tap in a second for Les Bleus after a great run from Mbappe. Come full-time, Les Bleus had sealed a spot in the World Cup final for the second consecutive tournament, with Mbappe and Hakimi swapping shirts after a thrilling encounter. France will play Argentina in the final on Sunday, with Morocco facing Croatia in the third place play-off the day before. Before heading out onto the pitch, the duo shared a fun handshake in the tunnel as they prepared to face each other for a coveted spot in the World Cup final. They have been teammates at Paris Saint-Germain since last summer and are both good friends at the French giants, with the players going on holiday together and playing video games in their downtime. Mbappe and Hakimi have both been crucial players in their respective countries’ routes to the last four in Qatar.

Paris Saint-Germain superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe played key roles in getting their respective nations to the World Cup final - but only o.

Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “We had two players going to this semi-final, Messi in the first one and Mbappe in the second. [talkSPORT.com](https://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/index.html?interstitial=true). [last ever appearance](https://talksport.com/football/1277124/lionel-messi-retiring-world-cup-2022-argentina-qatar-psg-transfer/) in the competition, whereas Mbappe could win his second by the age of 23. [2-0 winners against Morocco](https://talksport.com/football/1277664/france-argentina-world-cup-final-win-morocco/). [live on talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/1277022/argentina-vs-france-live-commentary-stream-world-cup-final-kick-off-time-team-news-messi-mbappe/). [challenge from Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat](https://talksport.com/football/1277700/sofyan-amrabat-kylian-mbappe-tackle-morocco-france-world-cup/) early in the second half at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Les Bleus triumphed 2-0 against the Atlas Lions on Wednesday evening thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani.

Kylian Mbappe offered Achraf Hakimi a heartwarming gesture after the World Cup semi-final [Les Bleus triumphed 2-0 against the Atlas Lions on Wednesday](/sport/live/article-11528845/France-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Live-Result.html) evening thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani. - The Paris Saint-Germain star offered condolences after the World Cup semi-final

We round up the key talking points after France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina which pits Kylian Mbappe against ...

Morocco are the story of the World Cup. There was disappointment for the Morocco players at the final whistle of their 2-0 defeat to France. Mbappe and Messi will understandably dominate the build-up to Sunday's World Cup final. Morocco had beaten Belgium, Spain and Portugal in a series of gutsy performances en route to the last four. It is Argentina against France in the World Cup final and that means one storyline will dominate. The pair, team-mates at club level with Paris Saint-Germain, will go head to head for World Cup glory.

Reigning champions France will play Argentina following a 2-0 win against Morocco on Wednesday, courtesy of goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani.

A mixture of post and Lloris’ outstretched glove prevented Jawad El Yamiq from levelling with a glorious overhead kick, as the tie remained in the balance heading to half-time. The African side were not to be put off and could have been awarded a penalty as Sofiane Boufal tangled with Hernandez, but instead the former Southampton winger was booked for his part in the challenge. France now have the opportunity to become the first nation since the revered Brazil side of 1962 to retain their status as champions of the world.

LIONEL MESSI will pass the baton over to Kylian Mbappe in Sunday's World Cup final.The showpiece meeting between Argentina and France will see one of.

[between Argentina and France](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20757084/argentina-vs-france-world-cup-final-tv-channel-live-stream-kick-off-time/) will see one of the greatest to ever do it battle it out with someone who could be mentioned in the same breath as him in 15 years time. Having won the World Cup the first time he ever played in the tournament, he could make it two out of two on Sunday. [Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lionel-messi/) has openly admitted the final will be his [last ever World Cup game](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20759688/lionel-messi-world-cup-final-argentina-zabaleta/). [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250213/paris-saint-germain/), the pair are the joint top scorers at this World Cup with five goals in six games. The Argentina skipper has set up eight goals in his World Cup career, compared to two for Mbappe, both of which have come at the current tournament. [France](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196704/france/) knock [Argentina](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1322323/argentina/) out 4-3 - Mbappe scoring twice, Messi firing a blank. Mbappe is yet to experience heartbreak on the World Cup stage, whereas for Messi it's been failure after failure. [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST WORLD CUP BETTING OFFERS AND FREE BETS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20605002/betting-offers-world-cup/) Messi on the other hand averages a goal every 199 minutes at the World Cup, which isn't exactly once in a blue moon. [Mbappe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/kylian-mbappe/), 23, there has been little to separate them at this [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/). LIONEL MESSI will pass the baton over to Kylian Mbappe in Sunday's World Cup final. Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe tale of the tape: How Argentina and France stars’ World Cup records compare ahead of final

France international Kylian Mbappe was on hand to console Achraf Hakimi after Morocco's fairy-tale World Cup campaign came to an end at the Al Bayt Stadium ...

The duo endured a memorable battle on Wednesday, yet it's Mbappe who will play in the final. The words were accompanied by a photo of Mbappe and Hakimi hugging after the final whistle. It's believed Mbappe even visited his club team-mate during a rare day off at the World Cup after France's last-16 victory against Poland. The PSG pair were forced to pause their friendship for 90 minutes on Wednesday, with Hakimi man-marking Mbappe. [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) have reached their second successive World Cup final after goals from Theo Hernandez and substitute Randal Kolo Muani [secured a 2-0 win](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/france-morocco-world-cup-report-28735254) at the Al Bayt Stadium. Hakimi and Mbappe are close friends and team-mates at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Kylian Mbappe is unfit to lace the boots of Lionel Messi at the Argentine's peak, that is according to Damien Duff.

However, he has not scored in his side's quarter-final or semi-final against England or Morocco. That is what I am saying.” World Cup Mbappe has already won the World Cup – in 2018 – when he scored four goals. France might be too entertaining to win the World Cup - The Warm-Up

Amid the wild celebrations from the French players, their superstar forward, Kylian Mbappe, could be seen weaving his way around his teammates before leaning ...

And barely a couple of hours after the match, Mbappe made his respect for his friend and the Moroccan side public. Morocco had reached the semifinal having only conceded one goal and with an unbeaten record. “It’s a pleasure to have him by my side. He helped the full-back to his feet before the two men shared a warm embrace. I love him,” Hakimi had told Telefoot in April. They are often seen socialising with each other outside of football, including a joint holiday in Spain.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are 'enemies' and there is indisputable proof. But poor Olivier Giroud will definitely be dropped for their showdown.

Whether or not he decides to accompany the rest of the French internationals in the final and to be able to celebrate, in the event of victory, the Blues’ second consecutive World Cup and the third in their history after those achieved in 1998 in their country and four years ago in Russia.’ Him being subbed off at that point is a pretty common trend; he just so happened to have been brought on early due to an injury. He has already openly declared the final to be his last ever World Cup game. ‘Karim Benzema gets green light for sensational France return ahead of World Cup final,’ say the Daily Mirror website (obviously). Let’s not forget that, in case of victory, Benzema will receive a gold or silver medal, as champion or runner-up, as well as a FIFA accrediting diploma. We thought England would have had a chance of beating Morocco if they had made their way past France in the quarter-final. That is how knockout tournaments work; we also thought Morocco would have had a decent opportunity of winning and reaching the final. Lionel Messi confirms Sunday’s final will be his LAST ever World Cup match… We never thought of this Morocco team as ‘dour’ in the first place. And the plug that most outlets have chosen is EVERYONE HATES EACH OTHER. King vs heir to the throne. We absolutely never ‘presumed Morocco – defensive, dour Morocco – presented Gareth Southgate’s team with a passage to the final,’ especially not after they put out Belgium, Spain and Portugal.

The Real Madrid midfielder was quick to heap praise on the PSG star and ominously warned that he would be proving his credentials on Sunday, when Les Bleus ...

'We are going to make a plan, recover well and work to win this game because Messi will be there, but he also has 10 other players by his side.' but his team-mate Antoine Griezmann disagrees and says the Argentine great is still No 1 Aurelien Tchouameni (C) believes Kylian Mbappe (R) is the best player in the world right now [Kylian Mbappe](/sport/football/article-11538843/Kylian-Mbappe-apologises-France-fan-hitting-face-stray-shot.html) is the best player in the world ahead of the World Cup final against Lionel Messi's Argentina. - Aurelien Tchouameni has declared Kylian Mbappe the best player in the world France star Aurelien Tchouameni claims Kylian Mbappe is the best in the world ahead of Lionel Messi and will 'prove it' in the World Cup final...

Paris St Germain team-mates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will go head-to-head in Sunday's World Cup final as Argentina take on reigning champions France. Messi, at the age of 35, is looking to win his first World Cup at – in all probability – his ...

If France retain their title he would become the first player after Pele in 1962 to win two World Cups by the age of 23. With nine goals over two tournaments to his name Mbappe has already moved ahead of Pele for most World Cup goals scored before the age of 24. Mbappe has scored twice on two occasions and one of his two blank games was as a 63rd-minute substitute in the defeat to Tunisia.

RIO FERDINAND believes Argentina should exploit France's “weakness” and target their left hand side due to the attacking talents of Kylian Mbapp.

so maybe that gives licence to stay higher up the pitch. [joint-top scorer at the tournament alongside Argentina legend Lionel Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20484952/world-cup-2022-top-scorers/) at the tournament. “But that puts pressure on that side of the pitch. “Against Denmark, they immediately go for that side of the pitch - and one of the reasons is you’ve got Mbappe on that side of the pitch.. [France](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196704/france/)’s weakness, and there aren’t many of them, but their left side is an area of the pitch I thought opponents have been targeting. [World Cup final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20086086/fifa-world-cup-final-2022-qatar/) against the South Americans as they [beat Morocco 2-0 in the semis](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20759570/france-world-cup-final-argentina-kylian-mbappe-lionel-messi/) last night.

Star striker Kylian Mbappé and title-holders France will face off against an Argentina led by Lionel Messi for the World Cup championship on Sunday in a ...

Morocco has been widely lauded for breaking ground for Africa, generating an outpouring of pride also among Arab nations after topping a group containing Croatia and Belgium and eliminating two more European powers – Spain and Portugal – in the knockout stage. Both players were doubts ahead of the game but were risked by Morocco coach Walid Regragui. Their players gave France a far-from-easy ride, too, before collapsing on the ground in despair after the final whistle. There will be no team from the Arab world in the final of the first World Cup in the Middle East. Mbappé became a global phenomenon by leading France to the World Cup title in Russia in 2018 and has a chance to cement his status as the sport’s new superstar when he comes up against the 35-year-old Star striker Kylian Mbappé and title-holders France will face off against an Argentina led by Lionel Messi for the World Cup championship on Sunday in a final that many were hoping for.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe may be the joint-top goalscorers at the World Cup, but they certainly aren't covering themselves in glory in the runnin.

“At the World Cup, no player has walked more than the Argentine magician and yet he is the frontrunner for both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://talksport.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/), though the Portugal skipper was used sparingly in the knockout stages, walked 13.35km of figure. He has walked a whopping 30.61km, meaning he has walked 57.64 per cent of the time on the pitch at the World Cup. [Lord Ping](https://www.lordping.co.uk/), Messi has walked the most out of any player from the 53.11km he has covered. [Paris Saint-Germain](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113127/paris-saint-germain/) teammates are not only in with a shot at winning the tournament, but also the Golden Ball and Golden Boot. [Messi](https://talksport.com/who/lionel-messi/) and [Mbappe](https://talksport.com/who/kylian-mbappe/) have spearheaded Argentina and France, respectively, to Sunday’s final in Qatar.

World Cup history is beckoning for France, star player Kylian Mbappé and coach Didier Deschamps.

The 31-year-old Griezmann should be a lock for selection to any team of the tournament. He won it as coach in 2018, and now he is on the brink of getting a third. It took Pelé until his fourth World Cup in 1970 to score his ninth career goal, though in fewer games than Mbappé. The Frenchman scored four times in 2018. Anything like a repeat of that game in Russia would be a dream final Sunday. 10 has a stage set Sunday to be a key player for a second straight final, which takes place two days before he turns 24. [https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup](https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup) and [https://twitter.com/AP_Sports](https://twitter.com/AP_Sports) [Paul Pogba](https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-sports-soccer-france-international-4a34b96103577067ccebe17e599d162b) and [N’Golo Kante](https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-sports-soccer-international-premier-league-76928a6bf8df6abba9e9ee112c54478c), starters in the 2018 final against Croatia, were lost to injuries before the tournament, and left-back Lucas Hernandez lasted just nine minutes in Qatar before suffering a season-ending knee injury. 10 jersey that he has made iconic. [4-3 epic in the round of 16](https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-ap-top-news-international-soccer-france-argentina-0fa205644c88479e89533ae4cc45e24f). France is playing in a fourth final in a span of seven tournaments — including the 2006 final lost to Italy in a penalty shootout after [beating Morocco in the semifinals](https://apnews.com/article/france-morocco-2022-world-cup-result-4bdacec1b724aba52190654e0a8e4090).