The Argentine icon hopes to lead his side to their third World Cup trophy at Lusail Stadium.
Lionel Messi breaks the record for most World Cup appearances as he plays his 26th game for Argentina in the tournament.
The Albiceleste start the game with one change compared to the lineup that defeated Croatia 3-0 in the semi-finals.
Angel Di Maria returns to Argentina’s starting XI, replacing Leandro Paredes. Rodrigo De Paul will therefore move back to the centre of Argentina’s midfield line.
Let’s take a look at the two sides’ lineups for the game.
Argentina XI : Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Di Maria, de Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez.
France XI: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud.
France have shaken up virus concerns to arrive at the final with a full squad. Didier Deschamps has made two changes to the lineup that beat Morocco on Wednesday.
Dayot Upamecano has returned to France’s backline to start ahead of Ibrahima Konate. In midfield, Adrien Rabiot has come back to replace Youssouf Fofana.
Let’s see whether France can defend their title or Messi will fulfil his dream of winning the World Cup.
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