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The 2022 World Cup final is set for 10:00 AM ET on December 18, with France going head to head against Argentina at Lusail Iconic Stadium. France eliminated Morocco in its semifinal game, while Argentina took home the victory against Croatia.
France is +173 to win the World Cup, and Argentina is +178. The moneyline implies that France has a 36.6% of winning this game.
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France vs. Argentina Match Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 18, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium
France Stats and Trends
- France ranks first in the World Cup in total goals scored (13 overall, 2.2 per game), while Argentina ranks 15th in goals conceded (five overall, 0.8 per game).
- France’s +8 goal difference is second in the World Cup.
- France was victorious in its previous match 2-0 over Morocco on December 14. Morocco was outshot in the match, 10 to 14.
- France was led by Randal Kolo Muani and Theo Hernandez, who scored their side’s two goals versus Morocco.
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Argentina Stats and Trends
- Argentina has 12 total goals over six matches in this tournament (third in World Cup). France has conceded five goals through six matches (15th in league).
- Argentina ranks third in goal differential in the World Cup (+7).
- In its most recent action on December 13, Argentina claimed a 3-0 victory over Croatia, despite recording three less shots than Croatia.
- Julian Alvarez scored a team-high two goals for Argentina (on two shots).
France vs. Argentina Players to Watch
- In six matches in the World Cup, France’s Kylian Mbappe has five goals and two assists.
- In the World Cup (six matches), France’s Olivier Giroud has scored four goals.
- With one goal and two assists (in six matches), Hernandez has been among the key players for France in the World Cup.
- Antoine Griezmann has assists for France in six matches in the World Cup.
- Through six World Cup matches, Lionel Messi has helped propel Argentina with five goals and three assists.
- Alvarez has scored four goals for Argentina in World Cup matches, without an assist.
- Nahuel Molina has appeared for Argentina in six World Cup matches, accumulating one goal and one assist.
- Enzo Fernandez’s World Cup appearances (six matches) have resulted in one goal and one assist for Argentina.
Pick to Win France vs. Argentina
Our pick to win is France.
