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Will France be able to stop Messi and Argentina in the World Cup final? (1:11)

The World Cup final will feature France and Argentina. There is a time and a place for this.

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According to sources, the starting centre-back pair could miss the World Cup final because of a virus.

According to sources, Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate have not left their rooms because of the symptoms of the virus.

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The coach of France said they were taking precautions to stop a sickness from spreading through the squad after two players missed the semifinals.

"Doha has air conditioning which is on all the time, and temperatures have fallen a little bit, but you have it on all the time."

Some people have had flu-like symptoms. We are trying to be careful so it doesn't spread and players have made great efforts on the pitch.

Didier Deschamps' side are struggling with a virus in the camp ahead of Sunday's World Cup final. Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images

According to sources, the two players could play against Argentina on Sunday.

"Dayot will be fine" He said that he wasn't well for three days and that his strength was affected by his illness.

I decided not to play him and play Konate because he's shown he's good enough to play at this level.

He was not well enough to stay in the hotel. He should be better by Sunday because we have four days to rest.

It is the latest blow for France after many of their stars were ruled out of the tournament with injuries.

Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Ousmane Dembele said the squad were not concerned about the virus spreading to other players.

He said that they were not afraid of the virus. After making them a ginger and honey tea, they felt better. Everyone should be ready for the final.

Everyone will be ready when Dayot gets better. precautions have been taken Dayot stayed in his room for the first day and we brought him food for the second day.

Since 1962, no team has successfully defended the World Cup trophy.

This report contained information from the news agency.