DOHA: The inspirational leadership of Didier Deschamps and a deep pool of talent have turned France into the most formidable force in international football as they prepare to face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final.
France arrived in Qatar aiming to defy the fate of many recent holders, even as a flood of injuries threatened to derail their title defense.
The reigning champions had been knocked out in the group stage in four of the past five tournaments, including France themselves in 2002.
But Deschamps’ side have, in his own words, “reversed the trend” and after beating Morocco 2-0 in the last four on Wednesday, they have the chance to make history in the final at Lusail Stadium.
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