Argentina’s three possible lineups against France in World Cup final

We have taken a look at how Lionel Scaloni could set his team up for the World Cup final against France.

It has been a long wait. Four and a half years to be precise due to the change from a summer to a winter World Cup.

Argentina suffered a group-stage opening defeat to Saudi Arabia but head coach Scaloni quickly made changes to his side and they haven’t looked back.

The goals have come from all over the pitch. Nahuel Molina, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez are some of the names to have found the back of the net as La Albiceleste made their way to the final in Qatar.

As inexperienced players Mac Allister, Fernández and Álvarez have come of age on the international front and they have produced at the perfect time. We have taken a look at how Scaloni could set his team up for the World Cup final this weekend.

Argentina XI vs France: Scaloni’s possible team

Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Martínez, Acuña; De Paul, Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez.

Five at the back would be a more conservative approach as Argentina look to double up on Kylian Mbappé.

Having an extra man at the back would mean dropping Leandro Paredes in midfield. Marcos Acuña, who missed the semi-final through suspension could replace Tagliafico in this system to offer more of an attacking threat down the left.

Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernández, Paredes, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez.

An extra man in midfield would enable La Albiceleste to keep a closer eye on Antoine Griezmann, who has been superb for France in the tournament.

Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernández, Mac Allister; Di María, Messi, Álvarez.

A 4-3-3 could see the inclusion of Ángel Di María who has missed parts of the tournament through injury.