The story ends here. Tomorrow is the last night. When we say goodbye to the wonderful Arabian nights, the memories remain. Each game was full of wonder and excitement like an Arabic story. Thrilling wonder stories are now around the world through word of mouth, letters and pictures. All that is left to tell the final story is Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and their friends. In whose boots will the miracle light shine?
It is impossible to predict when Argentina and France face each other in the final of the World Cup. Argentinians play with heart. France, on the other hand, are the masters of the professional game. In the life and death battle between sentimentality and practicality, for whom will the golden throne of victory be prepared tonight? Lusail Stadium will provide the answer.
Messi wants this cup. It is not ambitious. Messi deserves it when he returns to the tent at the age of 35. History will be recorded as ‘Messi World Cup’ in Qatar. It is not the team that lost to Saudi Arabia in the first game. The team coached by Lionel Scaloni has changed drastically. A change in play and approach. It’s a winning team. From goalkeeper Emiliano to forward Julian Alvarez, they are in form. Nicolas Otamandi and Christian Romero man the fort in defence. Rodrigo DePaul and McAllister are there to play. Angel Di Maria and Enzo Fernandez will join Messi. Above all, the golden cup is in Messi’s senses.
Continuity is what France seeks. Only Italy and Brazil have achieved this feat. France deserve the crown. There is a playgroup for that. Assal professional team nurtured by Didier Deschamps. Errorless play is the key. Griezmann is the star in the midfield. Kylian Mbappe has been tied for the last two games. But when Mbappe gets the ball at his feet, anything can happen. That’s what makes Argentina’s defense sleepy. Nine members of the team that won the title last time are back. Olivier Giroud and Dembele can penetrate anywhere.
The two teams have met 12 times, with six wins for Argentina. France won three. Three were tied. They met three times in the World Cup. France won 4-3 in 2018. Argentina won in 1978 and 1930.
Semi Finals
Argentina 3 (Messi 1, Alvarez 2) Croatia 0
Argentina entered the final after defeating Croatia by three goals. Argentina jumped on the wings of captain Lionel Messi, who scored one goal and created one goal opportunity. Messi’s goal was through the penalty. Julian Alvarez scored twice.
Quarter Finals
Argentina 2 (4) (Messi, Molina) Netherlands 2 (3) (Wegast 2)
Argentina overtook the Netherlands in a long and hard-fought penalty shootout. Both teams were tied 2-2 at the scheduled time. The Dutch took a 2-0 lead through Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi, and the Dutch equalized with a double goal by Voot Wegost. Argentinian goalie Emiliano Martinez made two saves in the shootout.
Prequarter
Argentina 2 (Messi, Alvarez) Australia 1 (Enzo Fernandez, free-kick)
Captain Lionel Messi scored his 1000th match in his career and Argentina beat Australia 2-1. Julian Alvarez scored the second goal. In the second half, Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez’s error goal reduced Australia’s loss. Australia attacked hard to equalize at the end of the game but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopped the Aussies.
Group competition
Argentina 2 (McAllister, Alvarez) Poland 0
Despite Lionel Messi missing a penalty, Argentina defeated Poland by two goals. Alexis McAllister and Julian Alvarez scored the goals in the second half. Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczecny’s excellent performance prevented Argentina from scoring more goals.
Group competition
Argentina 2 (Messi, Enzo) Mexico 0
Argentina took the lead in the decisive match with the goal of captain Lionel Messi. The goal was in the 64th minute. Substitute youngster Enzo Fernandez also scored. Messi also paved the way for Enzo Fernandez’s goal. Angel Di Maria paved the way for Messi’s goal.
Group competition
Argentina 1 (Messi) Saudi Arabia 2 (Al Shehri, Aldossari)
In the first match of the Qatar World Cup, Argentina started with an unexpected defeat of 2-1 against Saudi Arabia. Argentina took the lead through Lionel Messi’s penalty goal in the first half. In the second half, Saudi Arabia overthrew Argentina by scoring twice in five minutes. Saudi Arabia’s goals were scored by Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dosari.
Semi Finals
France 2 (Theo Hernandez, Mouani) Morocco 0
In the semi-finals, the French victory was due to the goals of defender Theo Hernandez and substitute Kolo Muani. France took the lead in the 5th minute of the game and then scored in the 79th minute. Antoine Griezmann, who filled the field, is the architect of France’s victory. Morocco struggled with good advances but the French defense held firm.
Quarter Finals
France 2 (Choumeny, Giroud) England 1 (Kane)
France’s progress was by beating struggling England 2-1. In the 17th minute, France took the lead through Orléans Chaumeny. In the second half, Harry Kane’s penalty gave England the lead. France scored the winning goal in the 78th minute through Olivier Giroud. Harry Kane’s penalty at the end of the game was decisive in the match.
Prequarter
France 3 (Mbappe 2, Giroud 1) Poland 1 (Lewandowski)
France jumped on the strength of Kylian Mbappe’s double goal. Mbappe also created the opportunity for Olivier Giroud’s first goal. The Polish defense could not stop Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappe. Robert Lewandowski gave Poland some relief by scoring a penalty at the end of the game.
Group competition
France 0 Tunisia 1 (Wahbi Khasri)
Tunisia overthrew France by one goal after resting the top players. In the 58th minute, Wahbi Khasri scored a goal for the champions. Even though Mbappé and Griezmann came to the field in the second half, France could not score a goal. At the end of the game, Griezmann shook the Tunisian net but was caught offside.
Group competition
France 2 (Mbappe 2) Denmark 1 (Christensen)
Kylian Mbappe’s double goal secured France’s knockout ticket after beating Denmark. Both goals were in the second half. Denmark surrendered before Mbappe’s speed. Theo Hernandez opened the way for the first goal and Kingsley Coman for the second goal. Denmark’s consolation goal was scored by defender Andreas Christensen.
Group competition
France 4 (Giro 2, Rabiat, Mbappe) Australia 1 (Goodwin)
France started by defeating Australia 4-1 in the first match. Australia took the lead in the ninth minute through Craig Goodwin. Olivier Giroud then scored a brace for France, who equalized through Adrien Rabiat. Mbappe completes the list. Mbappe also created the opportunity for two goals.
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