FIFA World Cup 2022: Who will be the new world football champions as Argentina and France face off in final; know all details here

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The excitement of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has reached the final match of the tournament and just two games left in the tournament — The third-place playoff between Morocco and Croatia, and the ultimate game of the mega event between Argentina and France.

Here, we take a look at when will these two matches take place:

FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Argentina vs France
The final match of the World Cup will be played between Argentina and France. It will be a second final appearance for Lionel Messi as Argentina would hope to win the World Cup title for the third time. Meanwhile, defending champions France will hope to stop the Albiceleste and their talisman from finishing his distinguished career with the biggest trophy of world football.

When is the FIFA Final 2022?
Argentina face France in the final of the FIFA World Cup. The match is set to happen at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday (December 18) night at 8:30 pm IST. All matches will be telecast on Sports 18 Network HD/SD and MTV HD, and live broadcast on JIO Cinema.

FIFA World Cup 2022 third-place playoff: Morocco vs Croatia
2018 finalists Croatia will square off against giant slayers Morocco, who became the first African nation to qualify for the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday (December 17) at 8:30 pm IST.

When is the third-place playoff match?
Morocco will face Croatia in the third-place playoff match of the FIFA World Cup. The match is set to happen at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday (December 17) at 8:30 am IST. All matches will be telecast on Sports 18 Network HD/SD and MTV HD, and live broadcast on JIO Cinema.

 

Argentina Team Final Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Match

 

NumberPlayers Name (Positions)Date of Birth (Current Age)Current Club
1Franco Armani (Goalkeeper)16 October 1986 (36)River Plate
2Juan Foyth (Defender)12 January 1998 (24)Villarreal
3Nicolás Tagliafico (Defender)31 August 1992 (30)Lyon
4Gonzalo Montiel (Defender)1 January 1997 (25)Sevilla
5Leandro Paredes (Midfielder)29 June 1994 (28)Juventus
6Germán Pezzella (Defender)27 June 1991 (31)Betis
7Rodrigo De Paul (Midfielder)24 May 1994 (28)Atlético Madrid
8Marcos Acuña (Defender)28 October 1991 (31)Sevilla
9Julián Álvarez (Forwards)31 January 2000 (22)Manchester City
10Lionel Messi (Captain) (Forwards)24 June 1987 (35)Paris Saint-Germain
11Ángel Di María (Forwards)14 February 1988 (34)Juventus
12Gerónimo Rulli (Goalkeeper)20 May 1992 (30)Villarreal
13Cristian Romero (Defender)27 April 1998 (24)Tottenham Hotspur
14Exequiel Palacios (Midfielder)5 October 1998 (24)Bayer Leverkusen
15Ángel Correa (Forwards)9 March 1995 (27)Atlético Madrid
16Thiago Almada (Midfielder)26 April 2001 (21)Atlanta United
17Alejandro Gómez (Midfielder)15 February 1988 (34)Sevilla
18Guido Rodríguez (Midfielder)12 April 1994 (28)Betis
19Nicolás Otamendi (Defender)12 February 1988 (34)Benfica
20Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder)24 December 1998 (23)Brighton & Hove Albion
21Paulo Dybala (Forwards)15 November 1993 (29)Roma
22Lautaro Martínez (Forwards)22 August 1997 (25)Internazionale
23Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper)2 September 1992 (30)Aston Villa
24Enzo Fernández (Midfielder)17 January 2001 (21)Benfica
25Lisandro Martínez (Defender)18 January 1998 (24)Manchester United
26Nahuel Molina (Defender)6 April 1998 (24)Atlético Madrid

 

France Team Final Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Match

 

NumberPlayers Name (Positions)Date of Birth (Current Age)Current Club
1Hugo Lloris (captain) (Goalkeeper)26 December 1986 (35)Tottenham Hotspur
2Benjamin Pavard (Defender)28 March 1996 (26)Bayern Munich
3Axel Disasi (Defender)11 March 1998 (24)Monaco[a]
4Raphaël Varane (Defender)25 April 1993 (29)Manchester United
5Jules Koundé (Defender)12 November 1998 (24)Barcelona
6Matteo Guendouzi (Midfielder)14 April 1999 (23)Marseille
7Antoine Griezmann (Forwards)21 March 1991 (31)Atlético Madrid
8Aurélien Tchouaméni (Midfielder)27 January 2000 (22)Real Madrid
9Olivier Giroud (Forwards)30 September 1986 (36)Milan
10Kylian Mbappé (Forwards)20 December 1998 (23)Paris Saint-Germain
11Ousmane Dembélé (Forwards)15 May 1997 (25)Barcelona
12Randal Kolo Muani (Forwards)5 December 1998 (24)Eintracht Frankfurt
13Youssouf Fofana (Midfielder)10 January 1999 (23)Monaco
14Adrien Rabiot (Midfielder)3 April 1995 (27)Juventus
15Jordan Veretout (Midfielder)1 March 1993 (29)Marseille
16Steve Mandanda (Goalkeeper)28 March 1985 (37)Rennes
17William Saliba (Defender)24 March 2001 (21)Arsenal
18Dayot Upamecano (Defender)27 October 1998 (24)Bayern Munich
20Kingsley Coman (Forwards)13 June 1996 (26)Bayern Munich
21Lucas Hernandez (Defender)14 February 1996 (26)Bayern Munich
22Theo Hernandez (Defender)6 October 1997 (25)Milan
23Alphonse Areola (Goalkeeper)27 February 1993 (29)West Ham United
24Ibrahima Konaté (Defender)25 May 1999 (23)Liverpool
25Eduardo Camavinga (Midfielder)10 November 2002 (20)Real Madrid
26Marcus Thuram (Forwards)6 August 1997 (25)Borussia Mönchengladbach