The Argentina National Football Team vs France National Football Team lineups were the centerpiece of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final played on the evening of December 18, 2022 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, with kickoff naturally arriving at 7:00 PM local time.
Argentina lined up in an attacking 4-3-3 built around Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María, while France deployed a 4-2-3-1 featuring Kylian Mbappé supported by Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembélé.
After a dramatic contest finishing 3-3 following extra time, Argentina prevailed 4-2 on penalties to win the World Cup.
Argentina National Football Team vs France National Football Team Lineups
Argentina (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Emiliano Martínez |
| RB | Nahuel Molina |
| CB | Cristian Romero |
| CB | Nicolás Otamendi |
| LB | Nicolás Tagliafico |
| CM | Rodrigo De Paul |
| CM | Enzo Fernández |
| CM | Alexis Mac Allister |
| RW | Ángel Di María |
| ST | Julián Álvarez |
| LW | Lionel Messi |
France (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| GK | Hugo Lloris |
| RB | Jules Koundé |
| CB | Raphaël Varane |
| CB | Dayot Upamecano |
| LB | Theo Hernández |
| DM | Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| DM | Adrien Rabiot |
| RW | Ousmane Dembélé |
| AM | Antoine Griezmann |
| LW | Kylian Mbappé |
| ST | Olivier Giroud |
• Both teams used attacking formations
• Messi and Mbappé scored twice or more
• Final remembered as one of football’s greatest matches
Match Overview
Argentina controlled the opening stages through structured possession and midfield balance.
Messi converted an early penalty before Di María finished a fast counterattack to give Argentina a two-goal lead.
France mounted a late comeback as Mbappé scored twice in quick succession to level the match.
In extra time Messi restored the advantage only for Mbappé to equalise again from the spot to complete his hat-trick.
Argentina then secured victory in the shootout through Emiliano Martínez saves and Gonzalo Montiel’s winning kick.
• Argentina led 2-0 at halftime
• Mbappé scored three goals
• Final decided by penalties
Timeline of Key Moments
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 23′ | Messi penalty (ARG 1-0) |
| 36′ | Di María goal (ARG 2-0) |
| 80′ | Mbappé penalty (ARG 2-1) |
| 81′ | Mbappé equaliser (2-2) |
| 108′ | Messi goal (ARG 3-2) |
| 118′ | Mbappé penalty (3-3) |
| FT | Argentina win 4-2 on penalties |
• Six goals in play
• Momentum swings late
• Historic final finish
Tactical Battle
Argentina’s midfield trio of De Paul, Fernández and Mac Allister pressed aggressively and fed Messi between the lines.
France relied heavily on Mbappé’s pace and second-half substitutions to alter the rhythm.
The match shifted dramatically after the 75th minute into a high-tempo end-to-end contest.
• Argentina controlled buildup
• France threatened on counters
• Extra time played at high intensity
Match Statistics
| Stat | Argentina | France |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Shots on Goal | 10 | 5 |
| Shot Attempts | 20 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
• Argentina more efficient offensively
• France relied on goalkeeper saves
• Balanced but dramatic contest
