Excited fans in France and Argentina are counting down the hours on the eve of what promises to be a memorable World Cup final in Doha. World Cup a welcome distraction in Buenos AiresIn Buenos Aires it feels like the future happiness of the nation is riding on this World Cup final. "Of course for Messi it's his last World Cup - it's a great last chance for him." Among the statistics being excitedly shared by fans is that France is unbeaten in its last 10 World Cup matches against South American sides. They will be accompanied by a delegation of sports personalities, including referee Stephanie Frapport who earlier this month became the first woman in charge of a men's World Cup match.

Source: Daily Nation December 18, 2022 07:28 UTC