FIFA World Cup 2022 - FRA vs ARG: Indian cricket team's former head coach Ravi Shastri took to Twitter to share a video, making his fans and followers aware of his presence at Qatar's iconic Lusail Stadium - the official venue for Argentina vs France 2022 FIFA World Cup, Sunday.
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"I have been to stadiums and stadiums and stadiums all my life, covering sports, playing sports and watching sports. This Lusail Stadium, that you are seeing in the background, just takes the cake. It's empty, I am early to soak in the atmosphere and in prime position when the ball will be kicked off. but this is unreal. This place will be buzzing in 2 and a half hours time and to atmosphere, to say it will be electrifying will be the ultimate understatement," Shastri said in the video captioned 'Lusail will erupt in an hour. Its Messi fever getting in to the stadium.'
While France is the defending champion, 36 years have passed since Argentina won the FIFA World Cup. Even in this World Cup, Argentina had suffered such a setback in their very first match, losing to Saudi Arab, which led to speculations that they won't go past the group stage. However, after a humiliating defeat in their opening game, Argentina made a strong comeback and gradually gained momentum to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.
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.