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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Burnaby and New West

The last men standing: Argentina to face France in the final match of FIFA World Cup 2022.
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The finals of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar will kick off on Sunday and could very likely go down as one of the most remarkable matches in history.

Reigning champions France hope to take their third World Cup title, which would make Les Bleus only the third nation to emerge as repeat champions — and the first in sixty years. 

France faces Argentina, which hopes to end a dry spell with a victory that would be their first in 36 years — they last won in 1986, led by legendary Diego Maradona. The 2022 World Cup Final is also the last chance for another Argentine legend, Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, to hold the World Cup glory in his hands after announcing his retirement.. 

The final will also determine the winner of the Adidas Golden Boot race, led by Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe, who are running neck and neck with five goals each.

However, Messi's three assists to Mbappe's two will give him an edge should they fail to score or score a goal each. However, if the players match their goals and assists, Mbappe (at the moment) will have the edge with fewer minutes played.

This is the final World Cup match before the tournament wraps up for four more years and heads to host countries Canada, America and Mexico. 

Although Canada didn't qualify, fans in the Lower Mainland are gearing up for a thrilling history-making final with some public screenings and live streaming options. 

The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. local time — 7 a.m. Pacific time.

Public screenings in Burnaby and New West

Suren Cafe Restaurant 

Suren Cafe Restaurant will host a public screening in Burnaby for soccer fans to come together for a morning of fun, thrills and a full-spread brunch menu.

Its Instagram page mentions that the brunch restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. with their regular brunch menu. With a reservation in advance, you could not only enjoy guaranteed seating for the nail-biting tournament, you could also take advantage of a special 20 per cent discount on their delicacies.  

When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 a.m. onward

Where: 4624 Hastings St, Burnaby

Cost: 20% off for advanced reservations.

Admiral Pub

The Admiral Pub in Burnaby has been hosting a public screening for all the soccer matches, and it will be open for a special final screening as well — with a special soccer menu curated only for the World Cup. Alcohol sales will start at 8 a.m.

The pub will be open from 7 a.m. with its regular breakfast items as well as a specially curated World Cup Soccer menu by the head chef. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted depending on capacity. 

When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 a.m. onward

Where:  4125 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J3

Thirsty Duck

The Thirsty Duck Pub in New Westminster will open its doors as early as 7 a.m. (maybe if you're lucky 10 minutes earlier to catch the kickoff) with its brunch menu. Alcohol won't be served until 11 a.m.

When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 a.m. onwards

Where: 606 12th St., New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 4J7

Judge Begbie's Tavern

The Begbie's Tavern in New Westminster will also open its doors as early as 7 a.m. with a brunch menu for soccer fans. Although walk-ins can be accommodated, the tavern recommends making reservations to secure a spot as it tends to be crowded on Sunday mornings usually.

When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 a.m. onward

Where: 609 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1A7

Live Streaming options

If you prefer to have breakfast in bed and watch the match from the comfort of your home, Bell Media is the official broadcaster for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Canada and its channels, TSN and TSN2 will broadcast live with English commentary. CTV, also a channel of Bell Media, will telecast some matches, including the final.

If all else fails and you want to watch the finals for free, you might have to use a VPN to watch it  on a U.K. streaming service like BBC or iTV.