Argentina or France? Rio Predicts 2022 World Cup Winner

• Rio Ferdinand has shared his thoughts on who he thinks will win the 2022 World Cup between France and Argentina
• The two football heavyweights are set to face off on Sunday, December 18, at Lusail Stadium for a chance to be crowned world champions
• While France will be hoping to become the first country to successfully defend the trophy in 60 years, Rio contends the stars have aligned for Lionel Messi

Rio Ferdinand has made his prediction on who will the 2022 edition of the World Cup in Qatar.

Holders France are scheduled to come up against Argentina on Sunday, December 18, at Lusail Stadium.

Les Bleus set up a crunch clash against the South American football giants after beating underdogs Morocco in the semi-final.

Argentina, meanwhile, had to overcome 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in the other semi-final fixture to reach the final round of the tournament.

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Ferdinand, who has been a pundit at the tournament with the BBC has now shared his opinion on who he thinks will be crowned champions.

According to the legendary Man United defender, La Albiceleste look set to win the title for the first time since 1986.

"I think the stars are aligning for Lionel Messi," Ferdinand told BBC One via Metro UK when asked who are the favourites to win the World Cup.

"We saw him reach 1,000 [competitive] games during this tournament. When the question is asked – who is the best, Maradona or Messi, and people say Messi has not won a World Cup. This could be his moment," he added.

Lionel Messi's Argentina came closest to conquering the world of football in 2014 when they reached the final, only to lose to Germany.

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The reigning world champions had to overcome stiff competition from Morocco to sail through.

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