Argentina legend Lionel Messi was feared to have picked up a hamstring injury during the semi-final clash against Croatia on Tuesday night. The forward also didn't train with the team for two days ahead of the final against France.

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Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoffs of the World Cup at the Khalifa Stadium on Saturday evening to end the African side's dream run in Qatar. Goals from Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Oršić were enough for the 2018 finalists to get the better of a spirited Moroccan side.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat a spirited Morocco 2-1 to win the third-place playoff

The defending champions France will wear the all-blue kit during the final against Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Les Bleus wore the same strip during their epic 2018 World Cup final in Russia as well where they defeated Croatia 4-2.

FIFA World Cup 2022: France to don all-blue kit for Argentina clash, the same strip they wore in 2018 final

After a tumultuous 48 hours where the French camp was battered by illness and injuries, a ray of hope has come for Les Bleus. The entire squad trained on the eve of the World Cup final, suggesting that France will be able to field their first XI against Argentina in the final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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The 2025 Club World Cup will feature 32 teams, making the format similar to the ongoing soccer World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday. He said the tournament, which currently involves seven teams, would be held every four years and would boost revenues for the global sports body further.

2025 Club World Cup to feature 32 teams, says FIFA boss Gianni Infantino

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that Messi is like a lion-tamer in a circus when he has the ball at his feet. "I've seen him here in the middle of three players and he's like a guy with a lion in the circus.

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The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday evening (December 18). Before the summit clash, Croatia and Morocco will be in action as the two recently-eliminated teams will square off for the third-place playoff today.

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The stage is set for the biggest football game of the year and the mind games have already started. France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris during a presser said the final is not only about Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

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There had been several rumours doing the rounds claiming French striker Karim Benzema could return to the squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final against Argentina on Sunday.

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Croatian centre-back Josko Gvardiol has said he was glad to have played against Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the World Cup semifinal and that he will tell his kids about it.

'I'll tell my kids...': Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol on facing Messi at the World Cup

The fortunes of a local football academy named Mohammed VI Football Academy, which is based near Rabat in Morocco and was established in 2010 for nearly $13 million, have seen rise in the applications following the country’s recent success at the Qatar World Cup, academy’s Tarik El Khazri said.

Morocco’s success in Qatar boosts fortune of local academy where four World Cup squad players trained

After a riveting group stage, followed by a thrilling Round of 16 and closely-fought quarters and semi-finals, the FIFA World Cup has moved onto the finale with Argentina set to take on France on Sunday evening (December 18).

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The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday evening (December 18). France and Argentina will lock horns in what is expected to be an epic finale at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

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The Argentine legend Lionel Messi will be playing his second FIFA World Cup final on Sunday against defending champions France at the Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi has been around for a long time now, having made his international debut for Argentina in 2005.

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Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Several French players down with flu ahead of mega clash vs Argentina

The FIFA World Cup, a tournament that unites nations from all around the world, is eagerly anticipated every four years. With an Arab team, Morocco, making it to the semifinals and this year is the first time this legendary competition has been conducted in the Arab world, in neighbouring Qatar, the excitement has reached a fever pitch.

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Croatia and Morocco have previously played in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022, making this their second encounter. Few people would have predicted that these two would face off in the championship round, but they have brought honour to their respective countries.

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Match predictions now have a new dramatic twist thanks to this human psychic. This Omani makes a prediction on which team will lose the FIFA game rather than which side will win.

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The Real Madrid star and French forward player, Karim Benzema, could make a homecoming to his team for the FIFA World Cup final match against Argentina on Sunday.

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US sports journalist Grant Wahl died after suffering an aortic aneurysm, his wife Céline Gounder confirmed on Wednesday, ruling out suspicion of any wrongdoing. Gounder took to Wahl's website where she posted a note, revealing the cause of death and showing gratitude to the authorities involved in repatriating her husband's body back to the United States.

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Following Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2022 exit in the quarterfinal stage, head coach Fernando Santos has left the job. Portugal made it to the last 8 of the Qatar World Cup after topping Group H (2 wins and 1 loss) and beating Switzerland 6-1 in the pre-quarters.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos leaves job following Qatar World Cup debacle

According to reports, French president Emmanuel Macron visited Morocco's dressing room after the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France and Morocco. France won the semi-final match 2-0 on Wednesday at the Al Bayt stadium.

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Defending champions France suffer a huge blow ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final against Argentina as their winger Kingsley Coman is down with a camel virus and is unlikely to feature on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: France winger Kingsley Coman down with 'camel' virus, doubtful for Argentina clash

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the second semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Thursday (December 15). The defending champions achieved a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute itself before youngster Kolo Muani's strike, in the latter half of the game, gave a decisive 2-0 lead to his side; taknig them to the final where France will face Argentina.

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