End clap for the 2022 World Cup, the first organized in winter.
France faces Argentina this Sunday afternoon in the final of the competition, with the aim of securing a third star in the blue jersey.
Didier Deschamps has lined up his typical team, and the whole of France is holding its breath.
Here is a slideshow of the best photos, on the pitch and in the stands.
Kylian Mbappé's first action
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Argentina dominated the start of the match, with several actions in the French area
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Lionel Messi scored the first goal from the penalty spot
Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
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The blue eleven ready to start their match
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The final is played at Lusail Stadium, near Doha
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Emmanuel Macron and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the stands
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Kylian Mbappé in training
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Many Argentinian supporters in the stands
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Former Spanish footballer and World Cup winner Iker Casillas and Indian actress Deepika Padukone present the trophy
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Both teams during the anthems
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