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Argentina v France (Sun 15:00 GMT)
How Alvarez is proving key for Argentina?
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has called Julian Alvarez “spectacular” and “extraordinary” after the 22-year-old’s brace against Croatia helped them to the World Cup final.
Manchester City’s Alvarez took his tally to four, one behind joint top scorers Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
“No one imagined that Julian would have the participation and importance he has shown,” Messi said.
“The help he’s given us has been absolutely spectacular.”
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But it’s not all about Lionel Messi.
There is another in the Argentina camp who is proving to be key for boss Lionel Scaloni…
‘Final is too tough to call’
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The final is too hard to call, it could go either way. It’s during the day.
One-off finals can twist and turn on a bit of luck or a moment of brilliance from someone like Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe, or even both.
It’s really hard to predict.
Personally, I am a huge admirer of Messi and I make no apologies for that because he has given me great joy. Whatever happens to him in the finals, he has confirmed his status as right up there as one of the game’s all-time greats.
His achievements have been staggering. Even in his quiet game, he does three or four things that will always take your breath away.
He plays with more freedom because of winning the Copa America – I think that was a big weight off his back. He plays with the joy we’ve seen in years.
I would love to see Argentina win it for that reason, but France would also be worthy winners.
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If Messi wins the World Cup, I think the Messi-Ronaldo debate is finally over.
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It would have been nice to see Morocco in the final, just because of their fans and their coach. For all they know, they have probably been the team of the tournament, because no one expected it.
What it means for their continent, what it means for the justification of expanding the WC, whether you think it is right or wrong. They have been huge.
But when you have a player like Lionel Messi playing like he has been in this tournament – I’ve seen Maradona – and now just to see Messi play like that. He has probably played better in individual bursts for Barcelona, but just watching this new model Messi, in the twilight of his career, destroy a very good Croatian defence. He is one of the greatest players of all time.
I just hope as a purist and a Messi fan that he wins on Sunday.
It is probably the final that Fifa would be fair.
‘Messi does things that others can’t even see’
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Former Scotland Manager at BBC Radio 5 Live
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We are so lucky to see Lionel Messi.
The genius of him, and we’re talking about who’s the best, I think he is.
He does things that others can’t even see. He scores all these wonderful goals and he assists.
He only has to see feet and he sees a pass. It’s a real genius.
‘What happens will depend a lot on Messi & Mbappe’
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Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live
I’m the kind of speaker who will try people who make this collective game into individuals.
However, on this occasion it is a World Cup where these two teams have played in almost exactly the same way.
Let’s not make things happen, let’s nullify the rival and let’s wait for our star’s moment. This is what has happened to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
What happens on Sunday depends a lot on the performances of the two players.
It won’t be one of those games where one side dominates and one of the two has 10 chances. These will be the two or three moments that have brought them to the final so far, let’s see how they define those moments. It will make one legendary and the other just hopeful.
Mbappe looking to haunt Argentina again…
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One player French fans will hope remains untouched by the virus spreading through the French camp is Kylian Mbappe.
He is looking to steal the show, just as he did when France faced Argentina and played a seven-goal thriller at the 2018 World Cup.
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French striker Randal Kolo Muani has confirmed what we previously reported that there is illness in the French camp, two days after the World Cup final.
“There is a little flu that is spreading, but nothing bad,” he said at Friday’s news conference.
He was quickly shut down by the French press chief, who added: “Randal is not a doctor, we will explain to you later.”
A trip down Memory Lane
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What is your memory of the World Cup finals from the past?
Dive into the history books with our beautiful photo-led piece on the showpiece of the tournament that everyone is dying to win.
Varane and Konate suffering from virus
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But there is some bad news for France.
Defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate are the latest players to be affected by a virus spreading through the French camp, the Daily Mail reports.
Both players started in France’s 2-0 semi-final win over Morocco on Wednesday night.
Center back Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed that game after suffering from the illness earlier in the week.
‘We have that ruthlessness about us’
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French football expert Julien Laurens says that France “can field a
good match” ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina.
“I want France to win another [World Cup] to go back to back, that is
very rare, it’s only happened twice in the history of the game,” Laurens told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“For us to do it again in Doha would be exceptional because it is like that
hard to do.”
Looking ahead to Sunday’s final, Laurens believes France cannot
underestimate the threat that is Lionel Messi.
Last five third-placed play-off winners
“Messi has been in the form of his life and considering he is 35
years old and he’s closer to the end than the beginning, I just think it shows
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again that he is the greatest ever.
“To play like that and carry this time at 35 is very special.”
Despite thinking “the whole world wants Messi to win it and
Argentina” Laurens believes that France have shown “grit and a great victory
‘Fifa has taken a huge risk with referee appointment’
mentality”.
Last five third place play-off winners
‘He is the future’
Third place playoff. The game no one wants to play.
Here are all the third-placed teams from the 21st Century World Championships.
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That’s all from Zlatko Dalic and Mateo Kovacic this afternoon.
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Croatia face Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan at 15:00 GMT tomorrow.
You can watch that game on BBC One and iPlayer, and you can follow all the build-up and action on our live text page.
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Croatia head coach Zlakto Dalic on a referee from Qatar being appointed to play the third-placed play-off: “Fifa has taken a huge risk on itself. I don’t underestimate anyone, but I hope we won’t be after the match. talking about the referee.”
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Dalic on whether 22-year-old defender Josip Stanisic can play tomorrow against Bayern teammate Noussair Mazraoui: “Josip Stanisic is our future. He has made several remarkable performances for our team. He is playing for Bayern Munich and that is a great thing .
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“He doesn’t play much for the club but takes part in training with these players every day and his quality improves every day. He might play against Mazraoui tomorrow and I really hope he will play a high-quality game.”
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What is Qatar doing with stadiums after World Cup?
Kovacic on whether the Moroccan fans will give them an advantage: “The Moroccan players have great supporters. They deserve that support. We also have our fans tomorrow. Our fans are always with us. I really hope that tomorrow will be even a day like that where we get the bronze medals with us. I don’t agree that their fans will give them more.”
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In which country will FIFA 2026 be held?
| Dalic on his plans for Morocco: “You’re right, they’re really motivated. They can say it’s not that important to them, but I know it is. It’s normal that they care and want that bronze medal . | |
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| “We have to be smart. We have to concentrate on our own game and on our own style. We must not have vertical passes. We have to be very protective and take care of Hakimi and Ziyech. They are very difficult to break. They close only two goal in, so we will have to be patient and wait. | |
| “Croatia must also play a better game than we did in previous games.” | Croatia v Morocco (Sat, 15:00 GMT) |
| Kovacic on his way away from Tiki Taka football: “It’s very difficult for me. I like the tiki taka style of football. Is it a concept that belongs in history? It’s difficult. It’s proven that the compact approach and counter attack is very important in football – it gives trophies. Every game is different in football. Tiki Taka is not extinct but it is the new trends that will decide the games. | On a generational change in the Croatian team: “When it comes to generational change in our team, the old players have shown how much they mean to us and I hope the younger ones will learn from them while they are still here. I really believe they are learning from us and one day there will be a shift.” |
| Lusail Stadium will incorporate “a community space with schools, shops, cafes, sports facilities and health clinics,” Qatar’s World Cup organizers have said. Al Bayt will have a five-star hotel, shopping center and sports medicine clinic. Two of the stadiums will be used by local football clubs. | Are Qatar’s stadiums permanent? The 40,000-seater, located in the eastern part of the capital, was built, as the name suggests, from 974 shipping containers. It is also an area code for Qatar. The arena, which sits on an artificial promontory, is a temporary structure that will be dismantled after the tournament. |
Where will FIFA 2030 be held?
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Why is the 2026 World Cup in 3 countries?
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Where will the soccer World Championship take place after Qatar 2022?
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Where will the next World Cup be in 2026?
Canada Mexico USA
Where is the next World Cup 2034?
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How much will Qatar make from World Cup?
June – July 2026
How much money is generated by the World Cup?
Team
How much is the Qatar World Cup worth?
48 (from 6 associations)
Which stadiums will host World Cup 2026?
| Saudi Arabia (an AFC member) has been linked with a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. | The trio of nations hosting the 2026 World Cup – the United States, Canada and Mexico – will split the matches between them, with certain group matches based in one nation to reduce travel. |
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| Qatar will host the 2022 tournament, and 2026 will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, which will give Mexico the distinction of being the first country to host games in three World Cups. | As the World Cup in Qatar draws to a close, we look forward to the 16 stadiums that will host matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Unlike the Qatar World Cup, where seven out of the eight stadiums were built specifically for the tournament, all 16 World Cup stadiums in 2026 have already been built. |
| Zimbabwe. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi has said Zimbabwe will bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. His idea is to have Harare as the host city, but in collaboration with other major cities in the region such as Maputo, Johannesburg, Gaborone and Lusaka. | FIFA earns record revenue of $7.5 billion to Qatar World Cup | Qatar World Cup 2022 | Al Jazeera. |
| DOHA, Qatar (AP) â FIFA earned a record $7.5 billion in revenue in the four years of commercial deals tied to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, soccer’s governing body said Sunday. | The organization expects to bring in $4.7 billion from this year’s World Cup, with broadcast rights alone accounting for $2.64 billion, according to Forbes. Meanwhile, Qatar expects the tournament to add $17 billion to its economy, Bloomberg reported. |
| Mexico City | Houston |
Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
What stadiums will the World Cup be in 2026?
Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts)
- Capacity: 68,500 (Tender book capacity: 70,909) (expandable to 75,000)
- Capacity: 65,878 (Bid book capacity: 70,000)
- Miami
Where is the next World Cup in 2026?
Toronto
How many stadiums are in the World Cup 2026?
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
What countries will host the 2026 World Cup?
BMO field
What cities will the 2026 World Cup be held?
Which city will host the World Cup final in 2026? Dallas selected as 2026 FIFA World Cup host city. The games will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, but locations across the Metroplex will host practices, fanfest events and more.
Who will be the host of 2026 World Cup?
Which 16 venues were chosen as host cities for the 2026 World Cup?
What are the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup?
USA (11) Atlanta â Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Bostonâ Gillette Stadium. Dallas â AT&T Stadium. …
What cities are hosting World Cup 2026?
Canada (2) Toronto â BMO Field. Vancouver â BC Place.
Is World Cup 2022 still in Qatar?
Mexico (3) Guadalajara â Estadio Akron. Mexico City – Estadio Azteca. Monterrey – Estadio BBVA.
As the World Cup in Qatar draws to a close, we look forward to the 16 stadiums that will host matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Unlike the Qatar World Cup, where seven out of the eight stadiums were built specifically for the tournament, all 16 World Cup stadiums in 2026 have already been built.
Where will World Cup 2022 be played?
Where are they playing the World Cup 2022?
On Thursday, nearly four years to the day after it was announced that the men’s FIFA World Cup would return to the United States and Mexico (and come to Canada for the first time) in 2026, 16 host cities were announced as venues for the inaugural 48-team tournament ever.
What city will the World Cup 2022 be in?
Where is the WC 2026? The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played across three North American nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Of the 80 matches to be contested in the tournament, 60 will be played in the United States, with 10 in Canada and 10 in Mexico.
Is 2022 World Cup cancel?
Finally, the announcement came: Atlanta, Bay Area, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia and Seattle were chosen to host games in the United States.
Is FIFA World Cup 2022 started?
On Thursday, nearly four years to the day after it was announced that the men’s FIFA World Cup would return to the United States and Mexico (and come to Canada for the first time) in 2026, 16 host cities were announced as venues for the inaugural 48-team tournament ever.
Who is out of World Cup 2022?
The selected cities in alphabetical order are: USA: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.
“We almost threw up when they went from Kansas City to Atlanta,” Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee President Chris Canetti said. “But they quickly returned to Houston with the next announcement, and it was a great joy afterwards.â€
How many times France won World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be played from 20 November to 18 December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition and the first to be played in the Arab world. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, with full details on the teams, groups, fixtures, stadiums, ticket sales and more.
What will happen to Qatar after the 2022 World Cup? The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it is not clear when that will happen. The golf country will soon host an Asian Cup, multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics. A look at FIFA’s requirements for World Cup stadiums and what’s next for Qatar’s venues.
Who has won the World Cup 3 times?
It will take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022, making it the first World Cup to be held in the Arab and Muslim world and the second to be held entirely in Asia after the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. France are the defending champions, having defeated Croatia 4â2 in the 2018 final.
Who went to 5 World Cups?
The matches will be held between eight venues in the capital Doha and the surrounding cities of Lusail, Al Khor, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah.
How many teams have won the World Cup 4 times?
QATAR 2022 WC CANCELED.
How many times have France won World Cup?
FIFA World Cup 2022 will be organized from November 21, 2022 to December 18, 2022 in Qatar as FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule is updated below.
How many times did France win the World Cup?
Australia were eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16, with goals from Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez securing victory for the South Americans. The USA’s World Cup campaign ended after a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
Has France ever won the World Cup?
Zimbabwe. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi has said Zimbabwe will bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. His idea is to have Harare as the host city, but in collaboration with other major cities in the region such as Maputo, Johannesburg, Gaborone and Lusaka.
Has France ever won World Cup?
France have played in two World Cup finals, winning on both occasions, in 1998 and 2018.
How many times has France won?
How many times did Germany win the World Cup? Germany is one of the most successful national teams in international competition, having won four World Cups (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), three European Championships (1972, 1980, 1996) and one Confederations Cup (2017).
How many times France reached finals?
Brazil’s Pelé is the only one to have won three times, while another 20 have won twice. No player has won two World Cups both as captain.
Will World Cup 2022 be televised?
Lothar Matthäus is the most capped player at the FIFA World Cup and one of only six, along with Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Mexico’s Antonio Carbajal, Andrés Guardado and Rafael Márquez, to have appeared in five various tournaments.
Italy and Germany have each won the World Cup four times (although Germany won it three times as West Germany), while Argentina, Uruguay and current holders France have all won it twice.
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2022?
Overall in the World Cup, both nations have won the trophy twice. France won in 1998 and 2018 and Argentina in 1978 and 1986. Perhaps more important than historical results is the support each team will receive in the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium for Sunday’s final.
Who is televising the FIFA World Cup 2022?
The French players don’t care though; it was a game that had to be won no matter what. It was a semi-final in a big tournament and they know how to handle it. France have won the last six they have played (1998, 2000, 2006, 2016, 2018, 2022) at the World Cup or European Championship.
Who will broadcast the World Cup 2022 UK?
When they entered this World Cup – both countries had won this tournament twice before. France (1998 and 2018) and Argentina (1978 and 1986).
Who will be televising the World Cup 2022?
Both Argentina and France have won the FIFA World Cup twice, but Argentina has the head-to-head advantage with six wins, three losses and three draws. The FIFA World Cup final is one of the biggest spectacles in sports.
Where to watch World Cup 2022 UK tv?
Of the 169 major world matches played since 387 BC, France have won 109, lost 49 and drawn 10.