FIFA World Cup 2022 - Argentina vs France: The day has finally arrived! Lionel Messi, who has featured in five FIFA World Cups, is all set to retire from the tournament after the ongoing edition and he's just one win away from scripting history. The legendary footballer has attained many milestones in his career but is yet to win the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy. While defending champions France remain a formidable force going into the finals, Messi does have millions of fans from all over the world supporting him to win the trophy in his last attempt.
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Meanwhile, ahead of the mouth-watering ARG vs FRA FIFA World Cup 2022 final clash, a tweet, posted by a fan (@josepolanco10) on March 21, 2015 has gone viral. Back then, a fan had predicted Messi lifting the most-coveted FIFA World Cup final trophy in 2022. At present, Messi-led Argentina is actually playing Sunday's summit clash in Qatar against France.
"December 18, 2022. 34 year old Leo Messi will win the World Cup and become the greatest player of all times. Check back with me in 7 years," the fan had tweeted.
In the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Messi's Argentina had outclassed Croatia 3-0 to qualify for finals, while France defeated Morocco 2-0 to secure a ticket to the final. Now the teams of France and Argentina will compete with each other in Sunday's summit clash. Both teams have won the football World Cup title twice before.
FRANCE vs ARGENTINA - Starting lineups
Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; Di María, De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Leo Messi. Julián Álvarez.
Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Antoine Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.