The soccer world cup final will be held from midnight on the 19th in Japan time.
Argentina and France face each other.
It will be a battle between the powerhouses, aiming for their third victory.
The most notable are Messi of Argentina, 35, and Mbappe of France, 23.
Both are ace players carrying No. 10 and have led the team so far.
Who will win the match between the teams that have stars representing the soccer world?
(Sports news department reporter Atsuto Furugen)
Messi “The best ball and friend in the world”
"Maybe he's the best friend with the ball in the world," said
NHK soccer commentator Ryuzo Morioka when he commented on Messi.
It was right after he explained that outstanding ball control is the foundation of many super plays.
The semi-final against Croatia, who defeated Japan, made me feel strongly about those words.
For the first goal, I scored a penalty kick myself.
The second goal came when I stretched my legs and touched the ball in the middle of the pitch, which led to a counterattack by a teammate.
And the third point that the venue was excited about.
After slowing down the match, he used a skillful feint to break down the right flank, before assisting the third goal with a decisive pass.
(Mr. Ryuzo Morioka, commentator of NHK soccer)
“They have excellent mobility and agility. You can feel the difference in time, so I want to know what kind of brain circuit it is.”
The wonders of Mbappe
On the other hand, France's ace, Mbappe.
Actually, I play with Messi in Paris Saint-Germain in the French first division league.
As a feature, "speed" was given first.
It is said that he can score goals and assists with this high skill while maintaining his speed.
(Mr. Ryuzo Morioka)
“Fast, good, strong. I was able to create chances and work in front of the goal, so I think it’s really perfect. I think I've grown up in this tournament by playing with Messi at Paris Saint-Germain and getting more and more good essences."
It is said that he felt that Mbappe's greatness was supported not only by his technique but also by his high level of awareness.
That was the match against Australia in the first league.
(Mr. Ryuzo Morioka)
“I was playing with a smile on my face, but when I controlled a ball, I thought it would be a goal. In that scene, I got a glimpse of his stoicism towards himself, or his obsession with his own play, or his desire to become even better.”
France “High Comprehensive Power”
Despite being hit by the withdrawal of key players such as Benzema just before the match, France beat England and Morocco, who had a lot of momentum, to win the match.
It is said that the height of the comprehensive power is unwavering.
(Mr. Ryuzo Morioka)
"A really scary team. Coach Deschamps is trying to make the most of Mbappe's good points rather than creating a game structure while creating an advantage in position."
Expected to win...
Two world stars.
The five points so far are the same and line up at the top of the ranking.
In the final, the focus will be on who will be the top scorer.
Will Messi, who faces the culmination of the tournament saying, "It will be the last tournament," will grab his first glory in the World Cup?
Will France, who has Mbappe, who is now one of the world's top players, achieve a second straight victory?
Mr. Morioka talked about his predictions, including his own thoughts.
(Mr. Ryuzo Morioka)
“If I were to guess, it would be France. It would be about total power. I just want to have one."
NHK broadcast schedule
The final is scheduled to start at Lusail Stadium on the 19th at midnight Japan time.
NHK will broadcast on General TV, BS4K, and Radio 1, and will broadcast simultaneously on NHK Plus.
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Interviewer
Sports news department reporter
Atsuto Furugen
Joined the station in
2015
After working at the Utsunomiya and Kofu stations, he is currently at his current affiliation
.