Two Reds may feature today as France takes on Argentina in the highly-anticipated World Cup final. Kick-off is at 3 pm.
Raphael Varane has been named in Les Bleus’ starting lineup, despite being a doubt this weekend due to showing signs of illness. The 29-year-old has seemingly been declared fit to play and will line up alongside Dayot Upamecano. He featured in yesterday’s final training session and will be keen to lift the lucrative trophy for the second consecutive time.
Voici le 1️⃣1️⃣ de départ pour notre 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲 contre l'Argentine ⚔️🔥
Coup d'envoi 16h00 sur @TF1 📺
𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗘̀𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗦 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗨𝗦 💪#ARGFRA | #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/99GpTLVJsF
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) December 18, 2022
Lisandro Martinez, on the other hand, will start the match on the bench. It is still highly likely the centre-back will feature as he has come on as a substitute in three matches throughout the campaign, and Lionel Scaloni will be adamant about using Martinez’s talents to stop the ever-threatening French attackers.
The line-ups are in!
Today's #FIFAWorldCup Final Starting XIs for Argentina and France ⤵️
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
United guaranteed a world champion
Regardless of how the match ends, one Red will be returning to Old Trafford as a world champion. If Argentina lifts the trophy, United will have two World Cup winners partnered at centre-back each week. Best of luck to both players!
