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'The new Pelé' Kylian Mbappé is about to face his greatest challenge yet

France will need Kylian Mbappé's brilliance to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina squad and repeat as World Cup champions.

DECEMBER 15, 2022

World Cup 2022 odds: France opens as favorite to win final over Argentina

With Argentina set to take on France in the World Cup final, we look at the opening odds of winning it all at FOX Bet for the two remaining...

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For Lionel Messi, France is perfect challenge as he chases immortality

Lionel Messi, one of the most extraordinary individual soccer talents the world will ever know, will seek his destiny against the imposing b...

DECEMBER 15, 2022

France will 'do everything' to stop Messi, says Giroud Olivier Giroud has said that Lionel Messi is “an incredible player” but that France “will not let him enjoy” the World Cup final because the...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi confirms 2022 World Cup final will be his last game at the FIFA tournament for Argentina Lionel Messi confirmed that the Qatar 2022 final will be his last World Cup game for Argentina after starring in their semifinal win over Cr...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How defending champs have fared in World Cup: France eyes history

Can France do what hasn't been done in 60 years? Here's a look at defending champions in past World Cups along with other trends.

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Griezmann gives his all, France advances to World Cup final

Darting runs

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates | France-Morocco in the World Cup semifinals

Morocco’s history-making run at the World Cup is about to get its ultimate test

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How tall is Lionel Messi? Growth deficiency as a child and current height Lionel Messi has had the nickname 'La Pulga' (the flea) ever since he was a child, but exactly how tall is the Argentina talisman?

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

France celebrates World Cup victory, fans cheer Morocco team

Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi evokes Maradona comparisons on road to World Cup final

Lionel Messi has gone into full-on Diego Maradona mode at the World Cup

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win

Argentina and Lionel Messi fans in India and Bangladesh are overjoyed after the soccer team secured its place in the World Cup final by beating Croatia

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi in finals: Argentina star's career record with a trophy on the line, including at FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi is within sight of his fairytale ending with the Argentina national team.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi in finals: Argentina star's career record with a trophy on the line, including at FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi is within sight of his fairytale ending with the Argentina national team.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unburdened Lionel Messi looks to lift final weight

The weight of his quest for international glory once overwhelmed Leo Messi. Martin Rogers explains why the 2022 version of Messi is at peace...

DECEMBER 14, 2022

World Cup 2022 odds: Messi new favorite to win Golden Ball, tournament MVP

Lionel Messi is the new favorite to win the Golden Ball award. Patrick Everson takes a look at the new odds, plus the race for the Golden Bo...

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Messi says Qatar 2022 will be 'my last World Cup' Lionel Messi has said Qatar 2022 is “his last World Cup” after his performance helped Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach Sunday’s final. M...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi enjoying his last ride at World Cup: 'I feel very happy'

Lionel Messi is determined to lead Argentina to a World Cup title, but he's also having fun in what is his last run at the tournament.

DECEMBER 13, 2022