World Cup final

2022 - 12 - 17

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France vs Argentina: World Cup final sees four stars continue ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Inter Milan and Bayern Munich will be represented in the World Cup final between Argentina and France to continue a remarkable trend at the tournament that ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-final-bayern-inter-28757774#comments-section) Who are you backing in the World Cup final? That means that Inter and Bayern will have been represented in World Cup finals in each showpiece event dating back to 1982. His Inter teammate Youri Djorkaeff represented France, who won the game 3-0, alongside his national teammate Bixente Lizarazu of Bayern. [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive) finals as two heavyweights of club football keep up their representation in football’s biggest match. Standing in their way are formidable [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) team, which includes [Bayern Munich](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bayern-munich) trio Dayot Upamecano, Kingsley Coman and Benjamin Pavard (Lucas Hernandez was in their World Cup squad but [had his tournament ended by injury](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lucas-hernandez-world-cup-injury-28590654) in their opening match). [Inter Milan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/inter-milan) striker Lautaro Martinez is set to feature for [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team), who are looking to win their first World Cup crown since 1986 after their [semi-final victory over Croatia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/argentina-croatia-worldcup-messi-alvarez-28726212).

World Cup 2022: Fans count down the hours to final (BBC News)

Supporters in Buenos Aires and Paris are preparing for a historic clash between Argentina and France.

It's the president's second trip to Qatar in four days. Arguably the greatest player of all time, he is hoping to crown a glittering career with a World Cup winners medal in what the 35-year-old says will be his final game for his country. All the more reasons for France to feel confident. The last defeat was in 1978 - by Argentina. "It's my dream - not since I was born in the 90s have I seen Argentina the champion of the world," he says. History is on the line for both sides.

World Cup final: Five talking points including Lionel Messi destiny ... (Planet Sport)

The biggest prize in sport will be on the line when Argentina and France lock horns in the 2022 World Cup final.

Griezmann could again make the difference on Sunday. Les Bleus have reached the final in four of the last seven editions of the World Cup and are vying for a third crown. Having broken onto the scene as a teenager in 2006 and gone on to reach the final in 2014, the 35-year-old this week confirmed his fifth finals will be his last.

World Cup final: What time does Argentina vs France kick-off today? (Metro)

Find out what time the World Cup final between Argentina and France starts today, how to watch on TV and the latest team news.

[What is the World Cup trophy made out of and how much does it weigh?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/18/what-is-the-world-cup-trophy-made-out-of-and-how-much-does-it-weigh-17945598/?ico=more_text_links) [Has any team won back-to-back World Cup titles?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/18/world-cup-2022-has-any-team-won-back-to-back-titles-17955212/?ico=more_text_links) [virus outbreak](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/16/two-more-key-france-stars-fall-sick-ahead-of-world-cup-final-17951235/) in their camp. [Qatar 2022](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/09/world-cup-2022-schedule-fixtures-teams-kick-off-times-and-tv-17913165/) kicks-off this afternoon and how to watch on TV. [third victory](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/10/how-many-times-have-france-won-the-world-cup-17914990/) in the competition, and they can also become the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups. [Argentina](https://metro.co.uk/tag/argentina-football-team/) and [France](https://metro.co.uk/tag/france-football-team/) meet in today’s [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) final with a place in the history books awaiting the winners.

World Cup final 2022: What time is France V Argentina? (Redditch Advertiser)

France and Argentina will battle it out on Sunday as both sides try to secure their third World Cup title.

How many times has France won the World Cup? France has also won the World Cup twice in 1998 and 2018. How many times has Argentina won the World Cup? Argentina has won the World Cup on two previous occasions. What time is the World Cup final of Argentina V France? [Lionel Messi](https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/sport/national/23194909.lionel-messis-world-cup-history-argentina-star-set-appearance-record/) and France's [Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thenational.wales/news/23169066.france-star-kylian-mbappe-breaks-silence-plays-golden-boot-talk/) fighting for another taste of glory on the world stage.

World Cup final: Five things to know as France and Argentina ... (Sky News)

Qatar didn't reach the final of the World Cup but the hosts might have their dream final. The heavyweight clash on Sunday in Lusail is about more than the ...

Kylian Mbappe is able to become a double world champion with France while still only 23. Olivier Giroud has become France's all-time leading scorer with four goals in Qatar. The disparities will be glaring next year when the Women's World Cup is played in Australia and New Zealand. Lusail has only been built in the last decade as the centrepiece of a metropolis that is only 25 minutes' drive north of Doha. The World Cup is nearing its end, with France and Argentina to meet in the final match later today. The heavyweight clash on Sunday in Lusail is about more than the sporting dreams of Argentina and France.

Authorities confiscated 'between 1500 and 5000 revolvers' ahead of ... (Daily Star)

Fans travelling from Argentina to see their nation face hosts Uruguay in the final of the 1930 World Cup had their weapons seized upon arriving in ...

The first edition of the tournament concluded with a highly-anticipated grudge match between neighbouring Uruguay and Argentina at the newly built Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. The host nation had been 2-1 down at half-time, though, before rallying with three unanswered second half goals. It is claimed, though, that between 1,500 and 5,000 revolvers were confiscated by Uruguayan authorities. [most insane World Cups ever](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-one-armed-goalscorer-28720071) played out, including a player returning from the dead and a one-armed goalscorer. [Let us know in the comments section below.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-final-fans-supporters-28753942#comments-section) Those fans who came up to Uruguay for the match were transported across the River Plate on ships before docking in the capital and making their way into the city for the final.