The FIFA World Cup championship game is among the most impressive athletic events. The fact that Lionel Messi would be playing in his final World Cup and could not add another title to his collection makes the 2022 FIFA World Cup final even more special. The man from Argentina who is legendary and France separates the dream cup from the current champions.
The FIFA World Cup Final at Lusail Stadium on Sunday will be the 13th match between France (FRA) and Argentina (ARG), and both teams will be seeking their third FIFA World Cup football title.
Argentina (ARG) has won six of the 12 football matches against France, who have won thrice. Three matches ended in draws.
Although the Argentine football team has an overall head-to-head advantage, France (FRA) will take confidence from beating Argentina 4-3 in round 16 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It was also the last meeting between the two sides.
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Results of the Argentina x frança confrontations during the FIFA World Cup
By the way, the first Argentina vs. França match took place in the group stage of the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. Argentina won the game 1-0. Luis Monti’s 81st-minute goal contributed to France’s early elimination.
The two teams met again at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, but France was eliminated from the group stages after losing to Argentina 2–1.
Michel Platini equalized for France in the 61st minute after Daniel Passarella had given Argentina the lead in the first half. Leopoldo Luque’s goal in the 74th minute, however, proved decisive.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was the first time two teams met in the round of 16. While history largely favored Argentina, the French team took the fight to Argentina and clinched a seven-goal thriller.
After the hour, back-to-back strikes from Kylian Mbappe brought the game back for France after Benjamin Pavard’s tournament goal made it 2-2. Despite Sergio Agüero’s injury-time goal, France advanced to the quarter-finals and ultimately won the World Cup.
Argentina x frança history: World Cup head-to-head matches, latest encounter, team records ahead of 2022 final
Argentina x frança will face each other in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after advancing through the semi-finals.
The Albiceleste sealed their place in the final as Lionel Messi inspired them to a 3-0 victory over 2018 finalists Croatia.
France ended Morocco’s World Cup fairy tale in the final match, scoring early through Theo Hernandez before Randal Kolo Muani made it 2-0 in the second half after the Blues had survived sustained pressure.
This match is a replay of the 2018 round of 16, where Kylian Mbappe stole the show as France secured a 4-3 victory en route to the title in Moscow.
It will be all or nothing at Lusail as Messi tries his last chance to win the World Cup and Mbappé aims to defend his crown.
History of Argentina x frança
Argentina x frança have faced each other in three previous World Cups in 1930, 1978, and 2018.
The first two meetings, in 1930 and 1978, were in the group stage, with Argentina leading, but France’s victory in Russia was their first knockout stage clash.
Argentina x frança head-to-head
Before their 2018 match, Argentina had a clear advantage over France in World Cup encounters, but the prospect of knockout football has changed the dynamic.
In terms of overall record, the two teams have faced each other 12 times in their respective histories, with six wins for Argentina, three draws, and three wins for the Blues.
Mbappe’s double in that match made him the top scorer in World Cup matches between the two teams, with Benjamin Pavard and Antoine Griezmann also on target in 2018, the former scoring the tournament’s goal.
Last match Argentina x frança
The 2018 encounter was one of the best matches of Russia 2018, with the feeling of a potential change of guard as Mbappé starred and Messi grew frustrated.
The Blues had more energy on the pitch, and a quick double from Mbappe after the hour took the game away from Argentina despite Sergio Aguero’s late consolation.
France has gone into defensive mode for their final knockout matches. Still, the dynamism of their victory against Argentina four years ago remains one of Didier Deschamps’ best results as head coach.
Conclusion
France perhaps had the best double of the 2022 World Cup with Mbappe (5 goals) and Olivier Giroud (4 goals). Theo Hernandez, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouameni, and Randal Kolo Muani also found the net. Antoine Griezmann leads the team with three assists in the World Cup.
In addition, the Blues were more active defensively in Qatar than in Argentina. The French won more tackles (119 to 100), interceptions (67 to 42), and aerial duels (84 to 76) than the Albiceleste.