Renewal obligation in France
Many considered that the reigning champion started at a disadvantage by not having players of the stature of Pogba and Kanté, who were key in obtaining their second star. There was much skepticism about the young Aurelien Tchouaméni, Youssouf Fofana, and Eduardo Camavinga, and expectations about how they would assume responsibility.
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This panorama forced the coach to rethink his midfield and one of the most interesting variables was Antoine Griezmann. The Atlético de Madrid forward began to play as a kind of central midfielder and resigned, in several passages of the tournament, his offensive vocation. This is added to a powerful offensive integrated by Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, and Oliver Giroud.
Other survivors from the final four years ago are goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and defender Raphael Varane. With these two pillars, the coach managed to fit in players like Jules Koundé and Ibrahima Konaté in the last line.
Even the fallen continued during the competition. In addition to the ligament injury suffered by Lucas Hernandez in his debut, there were three other players who would be affected by the 'camel virus': Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano and Kingsley Coman.
France lost several reference players since their success in Moscow; however, the renewal and the emergence of a young generation allow the European team to be a serious candidate and generate certain fear regarding what they can offer in the coming years.
France's formation in the final of Russia 2018
- Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Lucas Hernández, Kanté, Matuidi, Pogba, Griezmann, Mbappé, and Giroud
Possible formation of France in the final of Qatar 2022
- Lloris, Koundé, Varane, Konaté, Theo Hernández, Tchouaméni, Fofana, Dembélé, Mbappé, Griezmann, and Giroud
When do Argentina vs. France play for the final of Qatar 2022?
The match that will decide the champion of the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be played this Sunday, December 18th at Lusail Stadium.
What time to watch Argentina vs. France for the final of Qatar 2022?
In Peruvian territory, the Argentina vs. France final will start at 10:00 a.m. Check the schedule guide for other countries in the region.
- Costa Rica, Mexico (Central): 9:00 a.m.
- Colombia, Ecuador, Peru: 10:00 a.m.
- United States (Miami, New York, Washington D.C.): 10:00 a.m.
- Bolivia, Venezuela: 11:00 a.m.
- Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay: 12:00 p.m.
- Spain: 4:00 p.m.