Argentina vs France: Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe, who creates history in World Cup final

After almost a month of n-stop action between best footballing nations of world, finalist of 2022 FIFA World Cup have been decided. 

It is going to be France looking to defend ir title against Argentina in final at Lusail Stium in Qatar. 

While being a team battle, it also a contest between two teammates and two of best players in world currently. Lionel Messi is looking to win his first World Cup title in his final appearance in tournament. Messi has alrey anunced that he will be retiring from international after final and will be looking to cap off a brilliant tournament with one title that has eluded him. 

On or hand, 23-year-old Kylian Mbappe is looking to win his second World Cup title in only his second appearance. Only great Pele has won World Cup in his first two World Cups and Mbappe is w on cusp of history. 

Interestingly, both Messi and Mbappe are locked at 5 goals apiece and even golden boot is at stake in final. 

Argentina vs France: He to he

Sunday will be 13th time Argentina and France will face each or. Argentina have edge in he-to-he record with six wins while France have 3. France and Argentina met in 2018 in World Cup in Russia four years ago. Mbappe scored twice while Messi recorded two assists in match which France won 4-3 in Round of 16. Messi was on scoresheet when Argentina last beat France in 2009. 

3 matches have been played between France and Argentina in world cup. Argentina have won 2 while France have a single win in 2018. 

Looking back at ir semis performance, both teams put in a clinical display. Argentina thumped Croatia 3-0 with Julian Alvarez and Messi scoring while France beat Morocco 2-0 to vance to final. 

A lot is at stake on Sunday with both countries looking to create history in Qatar. Will France become first team since 1962 to retain FIFA World Cup or will Messi end Argentina's long 36-year wait for coveted title? Everything will be answered in big battle on Sunday.