The 2022 World Cup final is here, with reigning champions France meeting Argentina in the tournament’s showpiece game.France ended Morocco’s resistance to maintain their bid to become only the third side to retain the trophy, while Argentina swept aside Croatia to keep alive their dream of a first title since 1986 and a first for Lionel Messi on his likely last World Cup appearance.The big game takes place at the Lusail Stadium and kicks off at 3pm GMT, which is 10am ET and 7am PT.Stay tuned for build-up, team news, analysis, live updates and reaction.World Cup final all you need to knowWorld Cup prize money broken downFrance team sickness explained: Who’s out?(Photo: Getty Images)
Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of the latest news from the 2022 Qatar World Cup.Today sees football back on our screens and back in our hearts Argentina face Croatia in the first semi-final of the competition later on.We will be building up to that match, as well as bringing you news ahead of tomorrow's contest between France and Morocco, and any other updates from around the globe. Background readingCan Morocco actually win this World Cup?Another World Cup semi-final, but are shot-shy Croatia actually any good?Spare a thought for France – the team everyone will want to see lose in the semi-finals(Photo: Getty Images)
Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of Argentina vs. Croatia in the first semi-final of the World Cup in Qatar. The two sides meet knowing a place in the final is up for grabs, with the potential of being just one match away from lifting the trophy.Argentina are looking to reach their sixth World Cup final, while Croatia are hoping to write themselves into the history books as the fourth European nation to reach consecutive finals.Stay here for pre-match build-up, live updates and analysis throughout the game.(Photo: Getty Images)
England take on France in the World Cup quarter-finals today, in one of the standout ties of the tournament. England have scored 12 goals so far in Qatar, conceding only twice, while reigning champions France overcame Poland with ease to announce their intentions of retaining their title. The game will also see two of the tournament’s in-form talents meet, in the shape of France forward Kylian Mbappe, and England's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham.Kick-off is at 7pm GMT (2pm ET, 11am PT). Stick with us as our team of award-winning writers bring you all the news you need to know ahead of the game. Background readingWhy the Qatar World Cup is controversial World Cup bracket(Photo: Getty Images)