World Cup Daily: Croatia's wonderful winner, Bono's big save, and more
Croatia relished its third-place victory over Morocco on Saturday. Here's everything that happened and a final lookahead for Sunday.DECEMBER 17, 2022
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France at full strength for World Cup final following flu scare
All 24 players on France’s roster will be available when Les Blues defend their World Cup title Sunday against Lionel Messi and Argentina.DECEMBER 17, 2022
Lionel Messi's World Cup pursuit has become the world's shared dream
Win or lose, Lionel Messi has already given the world yet another gift before his final act on the biggest stage: a reason to hope and dream...DECEMBER 17, 2022
Scaloni answers critics with Argentina's World Cup final run
Argentina’s gamble has paid offDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Key points to how France can win another World Cup title
There are some key points where defending champion France can win or lose the World Cup final against Argentina on SundayDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How Argentina can beat France in the World Cup final
Lionel Messi stands of the brink of a long-awaited World Cup winner’s medal as Argentina faces defending champions France in the finalDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France is ready to rain on Lionel Messi's parade
France knows most of the world wants to see Lionel Messi end his international career with a World Cup, but it has plans of its own.DECEMBER 17, 2022
Deschamps, France feeling 'alone' ahead of World Cup final
France coach Didier Deschamps says he knows most neutrals want Argentina to win the World Cup final to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from soccer’s biggest tournamentDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi seeks glory, Argentina meets France in World Cup final
It’s now or never for Lionel Messi in the World Cup final between Argentina and FranceDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Each World Cup semifinal seen by 9M people in US
Victories by Argentina and France in the World Cup semifinals were each seen by nine million people in the U.S. Argentina’s 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday was seen by 9.3 millionDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bettors all over Messi, Argentina in World Cup final; Sportsbooks need France
How is the public betting on the 2022 World Cup final? Which side do the sportsbooks need? Patrick Everson reports from Las Vegas.DECEMBER 16, 2022
Argentina fans adopt 'Muchachos' as their World Cup anthem
“Muchachos” has become a hugely popular unofficial anthem of Argentine fans at the World CupDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
5 keys to Argentina-France World Cup final: How to slow Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi
Sunday's World Cup final figures to be decided on the margins, just like any other high-stakes encounter between two elite, evenly balanced...DECEMBER 16, 2022
Key players in World Cup final between France and Argentina
Lionel Messi will line up for Argentina and Kylian Mbappé will be on the opposite side for France on Sunday in the World Cup finalDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOX Bet Super 6: Win $25K jackpot on Argentina-France World Cup final
$25,000 is up for grabs in the FOX Bet Super 6 World Cup Final Challenge. Find out how you can cash in on the huge Argentina-France match!DECEMBER 16, 2022
Varane, Konate miss World Cup training for virus-hit France
Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konaté are among five France players who missed training two days before the World Cup final against ArgentinaDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Infantino gives FIFA wish list of new and revamped events
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shared his wish list to create and revamp games and events under the soccer body’s controlDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi's viral speech gives rare look at his leadership style
Before the 2021 Copa America final, Lionel Messi delivered a speech his teammates will never forget. The World Cup final could bring a simil...DECEMBER 16, 2022
Nothing draws in the world quite like the World Cup final
The Super Bowl and Olympics are massive events, but even they don't have the same global pull of a World Cup final.DECEMBER 16, 2022
Messi, Mbappe, other leading storylines for World Cup Final
The World Cup final between Argentina and France is rich in storylines as the 22nd edition of the tournament ends with a match fit for the occasionDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism
French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite broad concerns about the emirate’s human rights and environmental recordDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Who's deeper, France or Argentina? Our ultimate World Cup XI
Who has the best player at every position for Sunday's World Cup final? We combined France and Argentina's rosters to make an ultimate XI.DECEMBER 15, 2022
France aiming to complete its own fairytale amid Messi's legendary quest
Lionel Messi isn't the only one with history on the line. Doug McIntyre outlines what back-to-back World Cup titles would mean for France.DECEMBER 15, 2022
