The story ends here. Tomorrow is the last night. When we say goodbye to the wonderful Arabian Nights, the memories remain. Each match was filled with wonder and excitement like an Arabian story. Exciting wonder stories are now all over the world through word of mouth, letters and pictures. All that is left to tell the final story are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and their friends. In which boots will the miraculous light shine?
Impossible to predict when Argentina and France will face off in the World Cup final. Argentinians play with their hearts. France, on the other hand, is the mistress of the professional game. In the life-and-death battle between sentimentality and practicality, for whom will the golden throne of victory be prepared tonight? Lusail Stadium will provide the answer.
Messi wants this cup. It’s not ambitious. Messi deserves it when he returns to the tent at 35. The story will be recorded as ‘Messi World Cup’ in Qatar. Not the team that lost to Saudi Arabia in the first game. The team coached by Lionel Scaloni has changed drastically. A change of game and approach. It’s a winning team. From goalkeeper Emiliano to striker Julian Alvarez, they are fit. Nicolas Otamandi and Christian Romero are strong in defence. Rodrigo DePaul and McAllister are there to play. Angel Di Maria and Enzo Fernandez will join Messi. Above all, the golden cup is in Messi’s senses.
Continuity is what France seeks. Only Italy and Brazil have achieved this feat. France deserves the crown. There’s a playgroup for that. The Assal professional team formed by Didier Deschamps. Error free play is the key. Griezmann is the star of midfield. Kylian Mbappe has been tied in his last two games. But when Mbappé has the ball at his feet, anything can happen. This is what makes Argentina’s defense sleepy. Nine members of the team that won the title last time out are back. Olivier Giroud and Dembele can penetrate anywhere.
The two teams have met 12 times, with six victories for Argentina. France has won three. Three were tied. They met three times at the World Cup. France won 4-3 in 2018. Argentina won in 1978 and 1930.
Semifinals
Argentina 3 (Messi 1, Alvarez 2) Croatia 0
Argentina entered the final after beating Croatia by three goals. Argentina jumped onto the wings of captain Lionel Messi, who scored a goal and created a scoring opportunity. Messi’s goal was from a penalty. Julian Alvarez scored twice.
Quarter finals
Argentina 2 (4) (Messi, Molina) Netherlands 2 (3) (Wegast 2)
Argentina overcame the Netherlands in a long and closely contested shoot-out. Both teams were tied 2-2 at the scheduled time. The Dutch took a 2-0 lead through Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi, and the Dutch equalized with a double goal from Voot Wegost. Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made two saves on penalties.
Prequarter
Argentina 2 (Messi, Alvarez) Australia 1 (Enzo Fernandez, free-kick)
Captain Lionel Messi scored his 1000th career match as Argentina beat Australia 2-1. Julian Alvarez scored the second goal. In the second half, Argentine Enzo Fernandez’s mistaken goal narrowed Australia’s loss. Australia attacked hard to equalize late in the game but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopped the Australians.
Group race
Argentina 2 (McAllister, Alvarez) Poland 0
Despite Lionel Messi missing a penalty, Argentina beat Poland by two goals. Alexis McAllister and Julian Alvarez scored the goals in the second half. An excellent performance by Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczecny prevented Argentina from scoring more goals.
Group race
Argentina 2 (Messi, Enzo) Mexico 0
Argentina took the lead in the decisive game with a goal from captain Lionel Messi. The goal came in the 64th minute. The young substitute Enzo Fernandez also scored. Messi also paved the way for Enzo Fernandez’s goal. Angel Di Maria paved the way for Messi’s goal.
Group race
Argentina 1 (Messi) Saudi Arabia 2 (Al Shehri, Aldossari)
In their first match of the World Cup in Qatar, Argentina started with an unexpected 2-1 loss against Saudi Arabia. Argentina took the lead through Lionel Messi’s penalty in the first half. In the second half, Saudi Arabia toppled Argentina by scoring twice in five minutes. Saudi Arabia’s goals were scored by Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dosari.
Semifinals
France 2 (Theo Hernandez, Mouani) Morocco 0
In the semi-finals, France’s victory was due to goals from defender Theo Hernandez and substitute Kolo Muani. France took the lead in the 5th minute of the match and then scored in the 79th minute. Antoine Griezmann, who filled in the field, is the architect of France’s victory. Morocco fought back with good progress but the French defense held on.
Quarter finals
France 2 (Choumeny, Giroud) England 1 (Kane)
France’s progress was by beating struggling England 2–1. On 17′ France took the lead through Orléans Chaumeny. In the second half, Harry Kane’s penalty gave England the lead. France scored the winning goal in the 78th minute through Olivier Giroud. Harry Kane’s penalty at the end of the game was decisive for the match.
Prequarter
France 3 (Mbappe 2, Giroud 1) Poland 1 (Lewandowski)
France jumped on the strength of Kylian Mbappé’s double goal. Mbappé also created the chance for Olivier Giroud’s first goal. The Polish defense failed to stop Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappé. Robert Lewandowski relieved Poland by scoring a late-game penalty.
Group race
France 0 Tunisia 1 (Wahbi Khasri)
Tunisia toppled France by a goal after resting their best players. In the 58th minute Wahbi Khasri scored a goal for the champions. Although Mbappé and Griezmann came on in the second half, France failed to score a goal. At the end of the game, Griezmann rocked the Tunisian goal but was caught offside.
Group race
France 2 (Mbappe 2) Denmark 1 (Christensen)
Kylian Mbappe’s double goal secured France’s knockout ticket after beating Denmark. Both goals were in the second half. Denmark surrendered to Mbappe’s speed. Theo Hernandez led the way for the first goal and Kingsley Coman the second. Denmark’s consolation goal was scored by defender Andreas Christensen.
Group race
France 4 (Giro 2, Rabiat, Mbappe) Australia 1 (Goodwin)
France started by beating Australia 4-1 in their first game. Australia took the lead in the ninth minute through Craig Goodwin. Olivier Giroud then scored a brace for France, who equalized through Adrien Rabiat. Mbappé completes the list. Mbappé also created the opportunity for two goals.
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