Former Manchester United duo Roy Keane and Gary Neville have both predicted that Argentina will defeat France in the 2022 World Cup final.
The South American outfit, who lost to Germany in the 2014 final, are bidding to lift the prestigious trophy for the third time in the country's history. France, meanwhile, are aiming to retain the crown after defeating Croatia in the 2018 final in Russia.
United defender Raphael Varane has been named in the starting line-up for Didier Deschamps' side, with fellow Reds centre-back Lisandro Martinez among the substitutes.
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Keane has suggested that Argentina are slight favourites, but also insisted that France are more than capable of winning the final against the South Americans.
"Yeah just about (favourites), I think with Messi, it takes a lot to get me excited but I’m really looking forward to this game. These two teams, huge credit to both of them, Argentina’s home support has been fantastic, you feel it might be another home game for them," Keane said on ITV.
"Take nothing away from France, a lot of their young players, Griezmann outstanding, their manager deserves huge credit."
Neville also backed Argentina to be victorious in the final - saying that the team have adapted to Messi, while also praising Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez.
"It’s galvanised them, the fans, they look needy - the fans - the emotion," Neville added. "They’ve just grown and adapted a way of playing which suits Messi absolutely perfectly - stick Alvarez up with him. They give everything behind, resilient, tough and just favourites."
The World Cup final between Argentina and France kicks off at 3pm (UK time) on Sunday afternoon.
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