After four weeks of action in Qatar, the World Cup final is almost here. Argentina and France will battle for football's biggest prize.

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Can Lionel Messi end his international career on a high and lift the trophy for his beloved Argentina? The PSG superstar will have to get past PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe if he is to finally end his nation's drought.

Or will France reign supreme once again like they did in 2018 in Russia? Mbappe has stolen the headlines, but Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann have put in stellar shifts to reach this stage of the tournament.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about the World Cup final, including the kick-off time and the stadium.

For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 fixtures | Best players in the world 2022

When is the World Cup final?

The World Cup final will take place on Sunday 18th December, which is also Qatar National Day.

World Cup final kick-off time

The World Cup final will kick off at 3pm UK time.

The game will get under way after the World Cup closing ceremony.

World Cup final stadium

The World Cup final will take place at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, which is the largest football stadium in Qatar, with a capacity of 80,000.

After the final, the stadium will be transformed into a community space including schools, shops, cafes, sporting facilities and health clinics, according to Qatar's World Cup proposal plans.

Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis.

If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.

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