FIFA World Cup - Qatar 2022 Soccer

[Cappuccino Kid]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

It could go both ways in this game. Both managers wouldn't take high risks and be gung-ho to avoid mistakes. Instead of that, both will be cautious about their strategies.

- Can Argentina's flanks can cope with Mbappe and Dembele?
- How do the French deal with Messi?
- Di Maria against Hernandez (will Mbappe track back)?
- Can Argentina's center-backs deal against Giroud?
- Who will win the midfield battles?

It's a close game.

 

[John Steed]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

France should win this, will probably be an interesting game.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

Not a particularly good start from France.

Di Maria seeing a lot of the ball

 

[Ginger Ted]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

Argentina are playing so much better right now, it's set up so perfectly for a Giroud headed goal out of nowhere

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

Chance that. The pitch doesn't look in amazing shape.

 

[Boot Cleaner]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

Penalty Argentina.

Very soft but VAR won't overturn it.

Messi scores.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

Penalty Argentina.

Very soft but VAR won't overturn it.

Messi scores.

It was soft but there was contact! Sloppy France once again!

 

[Best]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

Looked a stonewall penalty in real time. Less so on replay.

 

[8-Ball]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

Long way to go but Argentina have been brilliant so far.

 

[Best]

Olivier Giroud is a doubt to start in the World Cup final after suffering a knee knock in training.

The French have a few worries if the reports are accurate - 4 or 5 players apparently have a virus.

What a goal.

Di Maria with the finish but the build up was sublime.

Goal of the tournament for me.

Excellent.