
The two Qatar 2022 finalist national teams have previously met at the World Cup in 1930, 1978 and 2018. Two wins for the Argentines and one for the French.
Although Argentina and France are two superpowers of planetary football, they have never met in a final before. There are only three precedents between these two teams in the World Cup. Two matches belong to the group stage and one to the direct elimination stage.
The balance is in favor of the blue-and-white national team, which has won on two occasions, but has given the 'turkeys' the satisfaction of qualifying for the 1/8 stage of Russia 2018.
The first clash between France and Argentina happened in the first World Cup in history, that of 1930, organized and won by Uruguay. Argentina won against France thanks to a goal from Luisito Monti, a midfielder with tremendous physical potential.
Then 48 years had to pass before France and Argentina faced each other. This time in Buenos Aires, in the legendary 'Monumental', in the World Cup organized by Argentina.
At the end of a spectacular match, the hosts won with a penalty scored by Pasarela and a goal by Luke. Platini, very young at the time, temporarily equalized the score.
The last precedent belongs to the World Cup in Russia 4 years ago. Argentina and France met in the 1/8 of the competition. This time too, the challenge was spectacular. The Blues won 4-3, first France scored with Griezmann with a penalty, then the conversion by Di Maria and Mercado. Pavard and Mbape's double brought the other reversal, while Aguero's goal in extra time had only statistical value.