One of Argentina or France will add a third star to their jerseys as the teams face off in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
Featuring a pair of two-time winners of the tournament, this year's final packs a punch as the star power is extremely high. On one side there's Lionel Messi, one of the greatest to ever play the game, in pursuit of his first World Cup trophy. At 35 years old, this will most likely be the Argentina superstar's last chance to win football's biggest prize.
On the other side is Kylian Mbappé, who at 23 has already raised the World Cup. He's looking to do so in back-to-back tournaments as he is quickly climbing into the same rarified air as his club teammate Messi.
Of course, there are many other highly talented players on both sides, but the narrative will be dominated by the PSG stars on either side of the field.
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Will Messi finally complete his enviable trophy case by leading Argentina to their first World Cup title since 1986? Or will Mbappé once again grab the spotlight while starring for a dynasty in the making?
Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's match.
Argentina vs. France: What time is kickoff at Qatar 2022?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 18
- Time: 10:00 a.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. GMT / 4:00 p.m. CET
The match is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time at Lusail Stadium in Doha. That's 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 p.m. GMT or 4:00 p.m. CET.
Argentina vs. France: How to watch on TV or streaming
- USA: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV
- UK: BBC, BBC iPlayer
- Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS
- Australia: SBS
- Argentina: DIRECTV Sports, TyC Sports
- France: TF1, beIN Sports 1
Viewers in the United States can watch the match on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish). FOX can be streamed live on fuboTV (start your free trial today).
In Croatia, the match is available on HRT. Viewers in Argentina can watch on DIRECTV Sports or TyC Sports.
For listings in your region, consult FIFA.com .
Argentina vs. France: What stadium is hosting the match?
Lusail Iconic Stadium
The largest stadium in Qatar, the Lusail Iconic Stadium looks to live up to its name as the jewel of the 2022 World Cup.
With seating for 80,000 fans, the venue will host the most games of the tournament, with the highlight being the final on December 18. Before that date, another nine matches will be played there, including two group stage games each for powerhouses Brazil and Argentina. Following the group stage, the Lusail Stadium will host one match from each knockout round.
After the World Cup is over, the stadium is expected to be downsized considerably.