With the 2022 World Cup coming to an end, upsfootball assembles the competition’s best lineup with the tournament’s top-performing stars. Emiliano Martinez Whenever Argentina needed him, he was there. That statement is true of Lionel Messi, of course, but it also applies to Martinez, who rescued his team on multiple occasions en route to winning […]

As Sunday’s World Cup final entered the final half hour of regular time, the partisan crowd at Lusail Stadium began to break out in song. Argentina moved the ball with alarming ease, and 40,000 or so of its compatriots in the stands coronated each pass. “Ole,” they chanted as their heroes completed attempt after attempt. […]

How do we make sense of such bedlam? Lionel Messi almost led Argentina to World Cup glory in normal time – and then in extra time – but Sunday’s gripping final ended 3-3 after 120 minutes before the South Americans finally edged France on penalties. Kylian Mbappe notched a hat-trick and struck a successful spot-kick […]

Get ready for Sunday’s World Cup final with upsfootball’s comprehensive preview. Below, we examine the key questions and tactical battles that’ll determine whether Argentina or France hoists the iconic trophy, along with a prediction for the showpiece match. How to watch When: Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET Where: Lusail Stadium (Qatar) Referee: Szymon […]