World Cup 2022: Supercomputer predicts winner of Argentina vs France final

• France and Argentina are scheduled to lock horns in the final of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday
• The two teams advanced to the final stage of the competition after beating Morocco and Croatia, respectively, in the semis
• While Les Bleus will be keen to retain the crown after they won it in 2018, Argentina will be desperate to conquer the world for the first time since 1986

A supercomputer has made its prediction on who will win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Holders Frances are scheduled to face off against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final of the Qatar edition of the tournament on Sunday, December 18.

Les Bleus advanced to the final round after beating giant killers Morocco in the semis on Wednesday night.

Didier Deschamps's charges stunned the Atlas Lions 2-0 to put them on course to defend the prestigious crown.

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Argentina, meanwhile, became the first team to earn a ticket to the final after they saw off 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in the other semi-final fixture on Tuesday night.

Prediction made for Argentina vs France

Computers at FiveThirty's SPI believe Argentina are the firm favourites to emerge victors after the much-awaited Sunday meeting.

According to the supercomputers, as cited by ESPN, Lionel Scaloni's men have a 53% chance of winning the tournament for the first time since 1986.

France on the other hand have a 47% chance of successfully defending the crown under the tutelage of Deschamps.

Rio backs Argentina for glory

Elsewhere, Rio Ferdinand has shared his thoughts on who he thinks will win the 2022 World Cup between France and Argentina.

According to the legendary Man United defender, the stars have aligned for La Albiceleste to leave Qatar as champions.

"I think the stars are aligning for Lionel Messi," Ferdinand told BBC One via Metro UK.