It official: In the FIFA World Cup Final, Messi and Mbappe will face off to determine who will be crowned “Kings of Football.” The 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France will take place on Sunday, December 18. with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe competing for the spotlight.
Follow us on FIFA World Cup 2022 FIFA World Cup Final: As Messi and Mbappe vie for the title of “King of Football,” it’s official. Written by: Aditya Pimpale December 15, 2022 at 7:49 IST Lionel Messi will have a day with fate on Sunda .December 18, when Argentina and France will face off in the showdown final to determine who is currently the King of Football.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, two of their teammates, will face off in the final battle, which will rekindle a brief rivalry. Since Messi vs. Mbappe will be the main course on Sunday, it remains to be seen who is the real deal.
As things stand, not only are Messi and Mbappe locked .
In the battle for the Golden Boot for most goals, but they are also fast contenders for the Golden Ball. They are one of the reasons they will compete in the final on Sunday because they have been working shifts for their nation.
Mbappe has been fantastic throughout the tournament, scoring five goals, which is the same number as Messi’s at Paris Saint-Germain. However, the assist keeps Messi ahead of the Frenchman; in his six games thus far, Messi has received three assists.
More importantly, no matter what happens on Sunday, it will be history for Messi. He will surpass Lothar Matthäus’ record of 26 FIFA World Cup appearances and establish his legacy as the greatest of all time with another outstanding performance.
On the other hand, Mbappe has once again been France’s shining star.
Despite being sidelined by multiple injuries prior to and during the World Cup. Mbappe has two assists compared to Messi’s three, and his overall play has been fantastic, contributing crucial goals at a number of World Cup points.
As a result, it will be sad to see one of Messi and Mbappe walk away from the World Cup without the trophy in their hands as they are certain to engage in a significant crunch battle. Argentina carries the weight of not only a nation considering ending its 36-year .
World Cup drought but also of a continent that has not seen World Cup glory since Brazil in 2002. France, the defending champions, are expected to give them a run for their money.
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