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Argentina vs France: Predictions, tips & betting odds

The World Cup final is upon us! Argentina and France will go head-to-head to decide who takes home the iconic trophy from Qatar.

France are out to defend their status as world champions, having won the competition in 2018, while Argentina are looking to claim a first World Cup title since 1986.

Argentina vs France latest odds

Argentina are slight favourites to win the World Cup final at odds of 7/4 (2.75) with bet365.

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France are set at only slightly greater odds of 9/5 (2.80) while the draw is priced at 2/1 (3.00).

Argentina vs France first goal scorer odds

Lionel Messi is the joint top scorer in the World Cup and is the favourite to break the deadlock at 7/2 (4.50).

France's Kylian Mbappe is alongside Messi at the top of the goal chart with five goals and is priced at 9/2 (5.50) to open the scoring.

Argentina vs France preview

All eyes are on Lionel Messi heading into this World Cup final as the iconic star hopes to end his international career with the one big trophy that has eluded his grasp.

This will be Messi's second World Cup final, having lost out to Germany in 2014, and the Albiceleste will be eager to give him the send-off he deserves by getting the better of France.

Les Bleus hardly looked great in their knockout wins against England and Morocco, but they have the experience required to claim another success.

While a World Cup victory would help settle the debate around Messi being the best the game has ever seen, a second straight success for Kylian Mbappe would thrust him fully into the frame for that title.

Argentina vs France tips and predictions

Four of the last five World Cup finals have had under 2.5 goals and this match could follow that trend at odds of 8/13 (1.62).

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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