⚽ World Cup Final Captivates The World

The Super Bowl and Olympics are huge, but don't have global pull of World Cup final. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: The World Cup final is must-see television for not just France and Argentina, but the whole world … Has Jeff Saturday earned a chance to return as head coach next season? … and more! DOHA, Qatar – On one day and one day only, every four years, it is possible to randomly ask any person on the planet a simple question and have a reasonable shot at being able to guess the answer. "What are you doing on Sunday?" If past figures are anything to go by, an accurate response for more than a billion members of the world's population will be the same. "Watching the World Cup final." "We don't want them to think about that," said France coach Didier Deschamps, when asked four years ago about how his players would handle the pressure of competing in a game more viewed than any other, anywhere. Such an approach is probably a wise thing, not just for France as it seeks to repeat but even for an experienced old head such as Lionel Messi, 35, bidding to lift Argentina to immortal greatness in the last World Cup game of his glittering career. Ahead of Sunday's clash (coverage starts at 9 a.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), the players must remain in their own bubble. Having come this far, now is no time for distracting thought. The magnitude and gravity of it, the reality that a game and an occasion exists that literally reaches virtually all corners and will be consumed, en masse, in all countries, is for the rest of us to marvel at. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - Has Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday, 1-3 in his brief tenure with the team, earned the chance to return to Indianapolis in 2023? Ben Arhtur shares the [latest intel on the situation](. - The Cowboys are one of the NFL's best teams facing one of the top young quarterbacks. David Helman breaks down one of the [top games this weekend](. - Lionel Messi isn't the only one with [history on the line](. Doug McIntyre outlines what back-to-back World Cup titles would mean for France. - Bowl games are officially here which means the NFL Draft isn’t far behind. Rob Rang runs through the [top prospects to look out for]( during the bowl season. - What teams have surprised so far? Which players have [impressed the most]( Andy Katz and John Fanta grade the early season results. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Golden State Warriors at Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) Klay Thompson and the Warriors take on Joel Embiid and the 76ers in a matchup of two of the NBA’s elite teams. Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN, 10 p.m. ET) Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets head to Los Angeles to face LeBron James and the suddenly resurgent Lakers. Croatia vs Morocco (Saturday, FOX, 10 a.m. ET) Croatia and Morocco leave it all on the field as both hope to capture third place in the final World Cup match for each country. Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (Saturday, NFL Network, 4:30 p.m. ET) The Baltimore Ravens travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns in an AFC North divisional battle. Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (Saturday, NFL Network, 8:15 p.m. ET) Tyreek Hill leads the Dolphins into Buffalo to tangle with Stefon Diggs and the Bills as two of the NFL’s best receivers meet. France vs Argentina (Sunday, FOX, 10 a.m. ET) France and Argentina take the pitch in the final World Cup match of 2022 with Lionel Messi hoping to capture his first World Cup, while France looks to win its second consecutive title. Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, FOX, 1 p.m. ET) Dak Prescott and the Cowboys head to Jacksonville to contend with Trevor Lawrence and the streaking Jaguars. New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, FOX, 4:05 p.m. ET) Bill Belichick and the Patriots face off against former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the Raiders in Las Vegas. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( France vs Argentina: Argentina-France goes extra time (+190) From FOX Sports Betting Analyst: Jason McIntyre It feels like a passing of the torch World Cup final. Lionel Messi, playing in his last World Cup game, wins the only trophy lacking from his showcase, and the world watches him hand the mantle of best soccer player in the world to France’s Kylian Mbappé. The last time these two teams met in 2018, Mbappé was unstoppable, embarrassing the Argentina defense with speed, scoring two goals and drawing a foul in the box, setting up a PK that was converted by Antoine Griezmann. France would go on to win the World Cup. It is now attempting to become the first country since Brazil (1958 and 1962) to win back-to-back World Cups. France is a slight favorite (-125), but there’s no question Argentina has been more formidable in the knockout stages. Bidding to become the second team to win the World Cup after losing its first game (Spain, 2010), Argentina has only given up two goals since the opener and one own goal (Australia). And Argentina hasn’t trailed since the Saudi Arabia defeat. France has the edge in creators with Mbappé, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ousmane Dembele, plus the mastermind of the offense, Antoine Griezmann. And reports claim they will have the services of scoring machine Karim Benzema, who is returning from an injury and training with Real Madrid. Two of the last seven World Cups have ended in penalties (1994 and 2006, both featuring defensive-minded Italy), and two others have gone overtime. These two teams are virtually evenly matched, and "will there be overtime (+190)" will be a ticket I’m holding. The best action play has to be Argentina winning on penalties (+550). For the latest betting odds, [click here](. [FOLLOW FOX SPORTS] [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Download FOX Sports App: [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [Google Play]( [App Store]( [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [App Store]( [Google Play]( Also available on these devices: [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV] [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV] Trademark & Copyright Notice: ™ and © 2022 Fox Media LLC and FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. 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