FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina Vs. France face-off on Dec. 18

The victorious team will get the most coveted award in international soccer for this match, which is the biggest in the league.

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Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, has declared that this will be his final World Cup game.

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Kylian Mbappé, a 23-year-old forward from France, is just one game away from playing his second World Cup.

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Argentina will need a strategy to stop Mbappé and prevent him from showcasing his lightning-quick pace.

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Strikers Julián Álvarez (Argentina) and Olivier Giroud (France) each have four goals and their own shots at the golden boot.

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