France, the imperfect back-to-back World Cup finalists, have had to draw on deep reserves in what has been a strange tournament in many ways. If they can do so again, a third title might well be theirs.
DOHA, DEC 17Football superstar Lionel Messi is determined to take hold of the elusive World Cup trophy when his Argentina team meet holders France in the final of the Fifa World.
France’s victory set up the tantalising prospect of a decisive clash between Argentina maestro Lionel Messi, at the end of his international career, and France’s Kylian Mbappé, emerging as the next superstar of the world game.
Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the official retail partner for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022, has launched the first Fifa store at Hamad International Airport, featuring Fifa Official World Cup merchandise, souvenirs, collectibles and team jerseys.
Morocco having stunned Belgium, Spain and Portugal along the way to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup are planning and plotting for another upset as they take on defending champions France on Wednesday night.