France beat Morocco 2-0 and advanced to the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where Argentina awaits them. Both national teams will face each other on Sunday, December 18 at the Lusail Stadium with the objective of adding the third World Cup to their collection.
Although it will be the first time they meet in the current tournament, Argentina and France have already faced each other 12 times, between friendlies and World Cup matches.
Specifically, the South Americans and Europeans have clashed in 3 World Cups, 8 friendlies, and one international tournament. Argentina has emerged victorious on more occasions. How big is their advantage? Here we will tell you.
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Argentina vs. France: What is the history?
As mentioned before, both teams have faced each other 12 times. The record shows 6 wins for Argentina, 3 draws, and 3 victories for France.
The first match between the two teams was in the 1930 World Cup, where Argentina won by the slightest margin (1-0). Similarly, the last encounter was also in a World Cup. In Russia 2018, they met in the round of 16. On that occasion, the team coached by Didier Deschamps won 4-3 and eliminated Jorge Sampaoli's team.
On the other hand, if we review the history in World Cups, Argentina has an advantage as they have won 2 out of the 3 duels.
- 1930 | Argentina 1-0 France | World Cup
- 1965 | Argentina 0-0 France | Friendly
- 1971 | Argentina 3-4 France | Friendly
- 1971 | Argentina 2-0 France | Friendly
- 1972 | Argentina 0-0 France | Copa Independencia de Brasil
- 1974 | Argentina 1-0 France | Friendly
- 1977 | Argentina 0-0 France | Friendly
- 1978 | Argentina 2-1 France | World Cup
- 1986 | France 2-0 Argentina | Friendly
- 2007 | Argentina 1-0 France | Friendly
- 2009 | Argentina 2-0 France | Friendly
- 2018 | France 4-3 Argentina | World Cup
When and what time to watch Argentina vs. France for the Qatar 2022 final?
The final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Argentina vs. France, will be played on Sunday, December 18. The match is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.