World Cup LIVE: France and Argentina in World Cup final action; Messi penalty and di Maria goals have South Americans two up

Oli Gent

Updated 18/12/2022 at 15:59 GMT

10:37

IT'S OFFICIAL

Gareth Southgate stays, the FA have confirmed.

09:51

DESCHAMPS: MESSI SUPPORT DOESN'T BOTHER ME

The French manager has had his say on Lionel Messi...

Deschamps: support for Messi and Argentina 'doesn't bother me'

09:20

THE GOAT DEBATE IS FINALLY SETTLED

Here's Pete Sharland's brilliant piece on Lionel Messi's outstanding World Cup, in what is surely his last dance on the big stage.

Win or lose, Messi has settled the GOAT debate forever

08:38

KLINSMANN: ARGENTINA ARE FAVOURITES

Germany legend and BBC pundit Jurgen Klinsmann has cast his prediction on today's final.

More here...

‘Expectations through the roof’ - Klinsmann believes Messi and Argentina are favourites

08:16

SOUTHGATE TO STAY

Big news away from Qatar... too soon?

England manager Gareth Southgate - who was widely tipped to leave his post after this World Cup - has reportedly made the decision to continue in the hotseat until his contract expires in 2024.

Here's more from Alex Netherton...

Southgate decides to stay on as England manager - reports

08:00

GOOD MORNING!

Today's the day; the World Cup final is upon us. Argentina against France in a true clash of the titans. It's present against future, as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe do battle on the world's biggest stage.

They clash for the most prestigious prize in football, with kick-off set for 3pm.

We'll keep you updated in the build-up to that, as well as with all the latest news around the two team camps.

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