Paul Pogba WILL be at the World Cup final, cheering on his France team-mates from the stands

Paul Pogba will cheer his France team-mates on from the stands as they pursue World Cup glory during the 2022 final at the Lusail stadium.

France saw off Morocco in their semi-final clash last week to secure their place in the World Cup final with Argentina.

The reigning champions will look to defend their title and deny Lionel Messi of his first World Cup crown on Sunday afternoon.

France have secured a place in the World Cup final without Pogba - who was ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury after recovering from his knee surgery.

Didier Deschamps has also been without Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and star midfielder N'Golo Kante for the tournament in Qatar.

However, Pogba has touched down in Qatar and will be in the stands to support his team-mates during the final later today.

Pogba was pictured working out with Rio Ferdinand in their hotel gym before the showpiece event on Sunday.

The BBC pundit shared several photos of himself chatting to the French midfielder ahead of the game at the Lusail stadium.

Ferdinand posted the photos with the accompanying caption: 'Just 2 guys putting in hard work… @paulpogba. Good to see you bro! #fifaworldcup'.

Pogba was also seen at Adidas' World Cup event at The Secret Garden bar in Doha alongside Laura Woods.

The pair posed for a photo together - with Woods sharing it on Instagram shortly after with the following caption: 'Seeing off the World Cup with the @adidas Family Reunion Night. Thanks for having me you babes.'

The presenter was seen holding up a drink, while Pogba remained empty handed for the event on Saturday evening.

Pogba will be hoping his team-mates can retain their title as the champions of the world when they face Argentina.

However, a virus that deprived Deschamps of three players for their semi-final win over Morocco on Wednesday at Al Bayt is threatening to take down more of his Les Bleus squad.

There had been talks of Benzema returning to the squad for their showdown with Argentina after recovering from his thigh injury.

Given Benzema never officially withdrew from the France squad, he would be eligible to play in the final.

However, Deschamps has decided against recalling the 34-year-old, who is still in Spain training with Real Madrid.

There were question marks around whether Benzema would still fly out to Qatar to support of his team-mates.

However, it has now been reported that Benzema rejected the chance to attend the World Cup final with France.

According to RMC Sport via Get French Football News, Benzema rejected an offer from Emmanuel Macron to take a presidential plane to Lusail to attend the game and support his side.