Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; Di María, De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Leo Messi. Julián Álvarez.
Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Antoine Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.
Emiliano Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; Di María, De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Leo Messi. Julián Álvarez.
Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Théo Hernandez; Antoine Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.
Argentina XI: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Di María, Messi, Julián Álvarez
France XI: Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Theo Hernández; Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé
With his start today, Lionel Messi is set to break Lothar Matthaus’ all-time record for most men’s World Cup appearances.
things.
Out. Of. This. World.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are even in the last two World Cups
Emiliano Martinez’s international record is insane
South American and European sides have met in the World Cup final 10 times.
South American teams have won seven of them.
European teams have won two of the last three.
Bring it on
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied for most goals at this World Cup
Never before have two club teammates finished 1-2 in the World Cup Golden Boot race.
Most international goals from the two finalist:
Lionel Messi (96)
Olivier Giroud (53)
Antoine Griezmann (42)
Kylian Mbappe (33)
Angel Di Maria (27)
Lautaro Martinez (21)
11 of the 12 goals Argentina have scored at this World Cup have come with Julián Álvarez on the pitch.
All 5 goals conceded have come when he was off it.
Argentina’s unsung hero.
This mural of Hakimi and his mother has appeared after Morocco’s incredible World Cup run came to an end
At least one Inter Milan and Bayern Munich player have appeared in EVERY World Cup final for the last 40 years!
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied for most goals at this World Cup
Never before have two club teammates finished 1-2 in the World Cup Golden Boot race.
France have played nine World Cup games with Griezmann, Giroud, Varane and Lloris all starting.
They’ve won all nine
Kylian Mbappe is the youngest man to 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 appear in 2 World Cup finals.
He has a chance to win his second World Cup before turning 24 years old