World Cup 2022: Drogba Reveals Why France Will Edge Argentina in Final

World Cup 2022: Drogba Reveals Why France Will Edge Argentina in Final

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:20 PM
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  • Didier Drogba says France have an edge over Argentina ahead of the final of the FIFA World Cup
  • Both teams will clash at the famous Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar as they set sight on the trophy
  • Drogba says France would want to win the title back-to-back, adding that Les Blues are more experienced

Ivorian legend Didier Drogba has suggested that France would likely defeat Argentina when both teams meet in the World Cup final on Sunday.

The French team go into the match as the defending champions and will be looking to become the first team to retain the title in 60 years.

Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 in the semi-final, while France made it to the final following a 2-0 win over the surprise team of the tournament, Morocco.

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Didier Drogba says France would likely win the World Cup. Photo: Aurelien Meunier
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In a chat with BBC Sport, Drogba suggested that France is a competitive team that have what it takes to win the game.

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“France do have the advantage of being in the final and winning it four years ago. You know how to handle the pressure, you have been there, but they have new players and it will be new for them.
“It might be the first time some of them have played against Lionel Messi as well. The pressure will be there.
“This France team is very, very competitive, especially with Didier Deschamps as their manager. They want to win it back-to-back.”

Drogba explained the reasons why some African teams struggled at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He explained that coaches find it difficult to find the right system when the players are together in the national teams.

France star fires warning at Lionel Messi

Sports Brief earlier reported that ahead of the final 2022 FIFA World Cup final, France star Theo Hernandez boasted that Les Blues are not scared of Lionel Messi.

The Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar will witness history as Argentina take on defending champions in the FIFA World Cup final.

Messi, who has been one of the top performers at the global showpiece, has already scored five goals alongside Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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