Highlights | Argentina (3) vs France (3) FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar final: Lionel Messi awarded Golden Ball, Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot, check here

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FIFA World Cup 2022 final: The Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar will witness the biggest football match in the last four years on Sunday (December 18) when France will take Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Kylian Mbappe's France will be playing consecutive FIFA World Cup final against Lionel Messi's Argentina. Last time (2018) it was Luka Modric's Croatia and this it's the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi along with his teammates standing in the way of Les Blues.

In the last 24 years Les Bleus have reached more World Cup Finals than anyone else  #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2022

Argentina's 36-game unbeaten streak was broken by Saudi Arabia in the first match of Messi and co in the Qatar tournament. However, they bounced back in spectacular fashion and now are just one win away from becoming the World Champions. In order to become the champions, Argentina have to beat the current holders who are eyeing historic consecutive World Cup wins for their country. Notably, no other nation has played more FIFA World Cup finals than France now in the last 24 years. Check LIVE Scores and Updates from Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final match here.

19 December 2022

01:13 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022

France's Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot award, check list of all winners in history.

00:25 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Award winners list below

Golden Ball - Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Golden Boot - Kylian Mbappe (France)

Golden Glove -  Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)

The @adidas Golden Boot Award goes to Kylian Mbappe! #Qatar2022's top goalscorer 

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

23:31 IST

LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Argentina win!

Argentina are world champions now! France beaten by Argentina on penalties, they gave it absolutely everything! What a final we have had. Beautiful scenes in Qatar.

Argentina 3 - 3 France

Penalty score: Argentina 4 - 2 France

ARGENTINA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

23:22 IST

LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Penalties!

Kylian Mbappe scores the first penalty for France. In reply, Lionel Messi scores for Argentina and later on Coman's penalty is saved. Argentina lead at the moment!

23:11 IST

117 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Mbappe scores HAT-TRICK

Kylian Mbappe scores from the spot again to level the scoring against Argentina. There drama in the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar. Penalties on the cards now.

Argentina 3 - 3 France

23:03 IST

LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Messi SCORES!

Lionel Messi scores for Argentina late in final. France are stunned by that goal. What a contest we have now. Just 8 minutes left, can Argentina hold on to their lead now?

Argentina 3 - 2 France

22:53 IST

105 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Penalties on the cards!

Looks like it is going to penalties in the World Cup final between Argentina and France. Half-time of the extra-time and it is still 2-2 between the two nations. Can Lionel Messi do something magical or will Kylian Mbappe again do the damage?

France 2 - 2 Argentina

22:45 IST

97 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Intense!

Nothing to seperate the two sides in extra-time so far. Argentina have to do it all over again and also dodge France's threat up ahead. Kingsley Coman and Kylian Mbappe are certainly in the mood to get it done in extra-time only.

France 2 - 2 Argentina

22:32 IST

Full-time - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Extra time!

And we are going to extra-time in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France. It was in Argentina's hand until Kylian Mbappe changed the whole scenario on his own. Messi and co seriously feeling the pressure now.

France 2 - 2 Argentina

22:18 IST

83 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Mbappe on FIRE!

Can you believe it? Kylian Mbappe has turned the FIFA World Cup 2022 final upside down single-handedly. Unbelievable scenes in Qatar at the moment, another goal for France!

France 2 - 2 Argentina

22:14 IST

80 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: GOAL!

France get the much needed goal and it is Kylian Mbappe who scores! France comeback with one goal but still Argentina lead. Will the Les Blues comeback in this contest against Lionel Messi and co? It is game on!

France 1 - 2 Argentina

21:58 IST

64 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: France struggling

Argentina are dominating the game so far and it looks like a long road for France to get back into this contest now. France playing out of character and out of energy at the moment, Argentina all over them.

Argentina 2 - 0 France

21:49 IST

56 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final

Lionel Messi becomes 1st ever to achieve THIS feat in history of FIFA World Cup

21:45 IST

52 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Fans angry!

'World Cup is rigged for Lionel Messi', Netizens slam penalty decision during Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final.

21:41 IST

48 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: France fans hope!

France fans hoping for a comeback as the second half begins but Lionel Messi and Argentina look very keen on defensive duties. Can Kylian Mbappe and company pull off something magical?

Argentina 2 - 0 France

21:29 IST

Half time - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Argentina ahead!

Argentina and Lionel Messi are on their way to the FIFA World Cup trophy but can they hold on to their two-goal lead? Kylian Mbappe and co have to pull off something magical out of their pocket to beat Argentina now.

Argentina 2 - 0 France

21:10 IST

37 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Another one!

What an attack by Argentina, Lionel Messi is the creator and Angel Di Maria puts it home for Argentina to double their lead. France look pathetic at the moment.

France 0 - 2 Argentina

20:54 IST

22 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: GOAL!

Lionel Messi scores for Argentina! and they are ahead against the defending champions. Is it the glory night for Messi and Argentina? France are behind at the moment.

Argentina 1 - 0 France

20:46 IST

10 MIN - LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Intense!

It is intense between Argentina and France. Lionel Messi is charging at midfielders and possession stats are too dominated by the Argentina players. Mbappe has only touched the twice in the 10 minutes of the final so far.

Argentina 0 - 0 France

20:30 IST

LIVE Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Here we go!

And it is kick-off in what will be a historic night and match in Qatar. Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Kylian Mbappe's France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. Here we go!

What they're fighting for #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

19:51 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Less than 45 minutes now!

Kick-off just moments away! The FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France will start at 8:30 PM (IST). Stay tuned as the closing ceremony begins!

#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/gM6mIRgaYF

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

The line-ups are in!

Today's #FIFAWorldCup Final Starting XIs for Argentina and France 

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

19:37 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Drake places HUGE bet

Drake can make over $1.5M if Lionel Messi and Argentina win against France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.

19:20 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Lineups out!

Interesting decision from Argentina to start Angel Di Maria in the final, looks like both sides are hunting that early goal. Lautouro Martinez dropped to the bench from Messi's coach. France on the other hand are also going all in with attacking approach.

Argentina XI: Emiliano Martinez, Molina, Otamendi, Sergio Romero, Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Di Maria, Alvarez, Messi (C).

France XI: Lloris (C), Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Hernandez, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud.

18:53 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Messi or Mbappe?

Glory awaits! But only for one of the PSG teammates. Surely, both will give their level best to France and Argentina, respectively in order to win the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

1.8 million fans attended the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha!  #FIFAFanFestival | #FIFAWorldCup

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

17:58 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Predicted XI

France have plenty of stars and quality in their side but it will interesting to see who Didier Deschamps starts in the final game. Checkout the predicted lineups of both sides below.

Argentina predicted XI: Emiliano Martinez, Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna, Rodrigo De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, MacAllister, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez

France predicted XI: Lloris, Kounde, Upamecano, Varane, Hernandez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembele, Antonio Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud

17:04 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina vs France: Shots being fired!

The temperature is getting higher and higher as Argentina goalkeeper did not like Mbappe's comment on South American football. The forward said, "The advantage we have in Europe is that we play among ourselves with high-level matches all the time, such as the Nations League."

Martinez replied, "He doesn't know enough about football. He never played in South America. When you don’t have this experience, it may be better not to talk about it. But it doesn't matter. We are a great team, recognised as such."

15:49 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Messi's message to France and fans

Lionel Messi took on his Instagram handle to post a message for France and the football fans ahead the World Cup final. Checkout his post below...

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15:07 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Glory awaits but for only one team

Argentina and Lionel Messi have reached the glory gate but the superstars of France are on their way to spoil the party Qatar. Can Argentina beat the defending champions? Kick-off at 8:30 PM (IST), stay tuned!

14:40 IST

ARG vs FRA: Play this game to predict winner

FIFA posted a new game that to predict the winner of the Qatar World Cup Final. 

____ First team you see = Winner
_ First player you see = First goalscorer

Answers in the comments __ pic.twitter.com/iyKI6m28L1

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

14:34 IST

ARF vs FRA LIVE Updates: Messi vs Mbappe

Dial M for Greatness. Mbappe and Messi, who are at their best right now, will take on each other in the final of the Qatar World Cup 2022 tonight at Lusail Stadium. Messi is on cusp of international retirement, Mbappe is being hailed as the next greatest modern day player in the sport. It would be an exciting clash to see who comes on top at the end of the night.  

13:17 IST

ARG vs FRA: 'Al Hilm' reached Qatar

The special football, ball made using water-based inks and glues and was created with the environment in mind, will be used in the final. Watch the video below. 

Al Hilm has reached Lusail Stadium ___#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/Fhhakp1wMP

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022

12:14 IST

ARG vs FRA LIVE: Prize money for winner?

Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Kylian Mbappe's France in the final fo the FIFA World Cup tonight. But do you know how much money the winner go back with? It is a staggering rs 347 crore, while Rs 248 crore going to runnersup. 

10:22 IST

ARG vs FRA WC Final: Will Messi play today?

All eyes will be on Lionel Messi in what could possibly be his last World Cup match. He would want to finish on a high. Many fans are worried whether the Argentine legend is free of injury or not. He was seen holding his hamstring at the end of the Argentina vs Croatia semi-final. He missed two back to back training sessions but came back to the attend the last session before the big final on Sunday. Messi will be fit to play the World Cup final. 

07:40 IST

Argentina vs France LIVE: Check LIVE Streaming details in India

This is a big game. Messi vs Mbappe. Argentina vs France. The Big World Cup Final. Qatar has been brilliant this time as we have seen spectacular football action throughout the last one month and nothing is going to change today as two of the best teams of the tournament take each other. 

22:08 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final France vs Argentina: SRK on final

Shah Rukh Khan was asked about who is he supporting in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France by a fan. Read his answer by clicking below.

21:24 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022 final France vs Argentina: Who will win?

France look very strong on paper infront of almost every opposition in the world at the moment. But Lionel Messi has been the difference maker for Argentina against some very strong sides and moments. Time and time again he has pulled off magical performances, will he do it again? In the most important football match of his life?

18:15 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022 final France vs Argentina: Benzema to play?

FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Will Karim Benzema play the final between Argentina and France? check what the coach had to say by clicking here.

17:13 IST

LIVE FIFA World Cup 2022 final Argentina vs France: Shocking news

France players have been struck with a virus ahead the big final on Sunday against Argentina.

16:30 IST

FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Argentina vs France!

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar final match. It will be Lionel Messi's Argentina vs Kylian Mbappe's France in the final on Sunday. Kick-off will be at 8:30 PM (IST).

 Lionel Messi = 47 points
 Kylian Mbappé = 46 points

Who will be leading the way for your team in #WorldCupFantasy?

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2022