Laura Rozo
The countdown has come to an end! It’s time for the grand finale of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Argentina and France are the chosen teams to add another trophy to their trophy cabinet. This Sunday will undoubtedly be a historic day for either nation, and for every soccer fan.
Argentina arrives to this final game united after having won the Copa America in 2021, and with a squad that plays technically and emotionally for Lionel Messi. France, who are the reigning champions, maintain a very similar squad to the one that was crowned in Russia 2018. Led by Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé, Les Bleus are hoping to win their third title.
At JefeBet we have thought about the player who will make the first goal in this unique clash, and that is why we have made a list of the most popular players of this final. Remember that we have a special section where you can keep up to date with all the information regarding Qatar 2022 completely in English.
Odds, Betting Odds and Top Favorites to Score First Goal in Argentina vs France Match in 2022 Qatar World Cup Final on December 18, 2022
The possibilities are enormous, but only one player will be the one to give the joy first in this exciting and long-awaited match. Both teams have top-level players who have also shone throughout this 2022 Qatar World Cup. Which one do you choose?
Lionel Messi
Argentina’s captain and record holder player has had a major influence throughout this 2022 Qatar World Cup. The 35-year-old striker has managed to score 5 goals during the tournament; 3 of those have been from the penalty spot, and the other two from team play.
Lionel Messi scored three of his goals in the first half, in the 10th, the 34th and 35th minutes. His success rate is 18%, and in total, he has 28 shots on goal, all of which are reasons why he could be the first to score.
Kylian Mbappé
The 23-year-old center forward is France’s golden boy. The number 10 of Les Bleus and PSG has played a total of 477 minutes in this World Cup and has managed to score 5 goals.
For this France vs Argentina clash, Kylian Mbappé is likely to be the first to score, considering that his goals have been the bread and butter of the European side. Even so, all of his goals have come in the second half of his respective matches.
Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez has been one of the great surprises of the Argentine squad in this World Cup. The Manchester City youngster has started 4 of the 6 matches played by his national team, and has scored a total of 4 goals, including two in the semi-final.
The striker’s goals came in the 39th, the 57th, the 59th and the 67th minutes, preferably in the second half, when he was able to break through his opponents’ goal. In the 364 minutes he has played, the Araña (Spider) has shot 8 times at the opponent’s goal. Based on his brilliance in recent games, he is likely to be the one to open the scoring in this match against France.
Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud is one of the French national team’s key players. The 36-year-old striker is playing in what will probably be his last World Cup, but he has given a lot to talk about because of his talent. The AC Milan player has four goals in 382 minutes played at Qatar 2022.
The French striker is one of the players who has scored in a versatile way, with his right foot, with his left foot, and with his head. Two of his goals came in the first half of the matches, making him one of the main favorites to be the first to hit the net.
