Messi's wisdom vs. Mbappé's power of youth the focus of dream matchup in men's World Cup final
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.
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World Cup needs risk-takers, says Klinsmann
(COMBO) This combination of file photos created on December 16, 2022, shows France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) in Doha on November 26, 2022; and Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 3, 2022. – Argentina will play France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football final match in Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Franck FIFE and Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)
The 5 best goals of the World Cup: Richarlison dazzles and Al Dawsari delights
There were some memorable goals scored en route to the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
France not worried about hostile atmosphere in World Cup final
DOHA: Holders France insist playing in front of a largely hostile crowd in Sunday's (Dec 18) World Cup final against Argentina will not have an impact as they attempt to become the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.
Mbappe seeks to reorder football's hierarchy in World Cup final
DOHA: Kylian Mbappe can on Sunday (Dec 18) become the youngest player to win two World Cups since Pele achieved the feat at the age of 21.
France sweat on player fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
DOHA: France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday (Dec 17) as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final
ROSARIO, Argentina: In Rosario, the Argentine city where Lionel Messi grew up, hope and excitement are rising that their hometown star can guide the country to a first World Cup since 1986, repeating a trick by one Diego Maradona 36 years ago.
Argentina v France sees Messi v Mbappe: Keys to the World Cup final
Argentina take on defending champions France on Sunday in the World Cup final.