Qatar 2022 World Cup Final, France Vs Argentina: Statistics They Arebanging, Champions Will Be Defined Through Adu Penalti?

French midfielder N'Golo Kante overshadowed Argentine striker Lionel Messi in the last 16 of Russia's 2018 World Cup which was won by France 4-3. (Twitter/@ID_Albiceleste)

France and Argentina will play the 2022 World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar on Sunday, December 18 at 22.00 WIB. From the composition of the players, the two are fairly balanced. Each has the best talent.

French striker Kylian Mbappe has scored five goals in 6 games. The acquisition is similar to the older Argentine striker, Lionel Messi. Both Paris Saint Germain players occupy the top of Qatar's 2022 World Cup temporary top score list.

In terms of productivity in scoring goals, both Les Bleus and Teameroy also had the same achievement, namely 12 goals. France scored 6 goals in the group stage and 6 more goals in the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Argentina, 5 goals in the group stage and 7 goals in the knockout round.

From the defense side, it was also not much different. France only conceded 4 goals, while Argentina conceded 5 goals. Both teams also suffered 1 defeat. France lost 0-1 to Tunisia in the last match of the group and Argentina lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2022 World Cup Qatar.

Likewise in performance during the World Cup. France and Argentina, so far, have only lifted trophies twice.

France became the first winner when they hosted the 1998 World Cup. Zinedine Zidane and his friends were surprisingly able to overthrow defending champions Brazil 3-0 in the final match at the Stade de France Stadium, France.

Zidane scored 2 goals with a header using a corner in the game. One other goal was scored by Emmanuel Petit with a quick counter-attack in the final minutes of the match.

France's success continued at Russia's 2018 World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2 in the final match at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow. Kylian Mbappe contributed 1 goal in the match.

Similar to France, Argentina's first trophy was also obtained when they hosted the 1978 World Cup. The airlifting team defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in the final match at the Estadio Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires. Mario Kempes scored two goals in the match and became the top scorer of the 1978 World Cup with 6 goals.

Argentina's success continued at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. The final match between Argentina vs West Germany which was held at the Estadio Azteca Stadium in Mexico was witnessed directly by 114,600 spectators. Argentina had won 2 goals until the 55th minute. However, West Germany was able to equalize.

Until finally attacking midfielder Jorge Burruchaga with his goal in the 86th minute managed to ensure Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy for the second time. Argentina is 3-2 up from West Germany.

How was the final result of Qatar's 2022 World Cup final, can Mbappe bring France to match Italy and Brazil's record as countries that have won the World Cup twice in a row?

Or is it Lionel Messi who made another achievement? Confirming his status as GOAT (Great of All Time) is an all-time greatest player by bringing Argentina to the World Cup champion after previously winning the 2021 Copa America.

France and Argentina have met three times throughout the World Cup. France suffered two defeats, 0-1 in the 1930 World Cup group stage and 1-2 again in the 1978 World Cup group stage. The latest match, won by France 4-3 in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup.

Mbappe was very optimistic from the start. Moreover, when he saw the achievements of South American football, especially Brazil and Argentina in the World Cup event in recent years.

In an interview with TYC Sports in May 2022, Mbappe revealed that South American football was not as advanced as Europe, "It's been seen since you watched the last World Cup. It's always the European country that wins."

"We European countries always play high-level matches. For example, we have the Nations League. So, when the World Cup starts, we will be ready," he said.

Meanwhile, Messi is always humble. According to him, Argentine players always have faith. Despite losing their first game, Messi and the team managed to prove they were able to reach the Qatar 2022 World Cup final.

"Now there is only one game left. Is this my best World Cup? I don't know. I've enjoyed it for a while. Since we arrived in Qatar, we have enjoyed it very much. We started to lose against Saudi Arabia, but we always have faith," he said after defeating Croatia in the semifinals as reported byMarca.

"Who do I think about right now? My family. They are the most important thing for me. We had good and bad times, but now is the time for another great moment," Messi added.