Live World Cup final updates from 3pm UK timeJacob Steinberg: Qatar the winner regardlessAnd you can email Scott with your thoughts
The closing ceremony has taken place. A celebratory “mash-up of songs from the World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack” performed by Aisha, Ozuna, Gims, Nora Fatehi, Balqees, Rahma Riad and Manal. Tracks included Hayya Hayya (Better Together), Arhbo, Sepp’s Gonna Sexx Ya Up, Gianni’s Gotta Grind and Light the Sky.
Today’s referee, Szymon Marciniak, will become the first Pole to take charge of a World Cup final. The 41-year-old has already officiated matches involving Argentina and France during this World Cup. In the groups, he took charge of France 2-1 Denmark, booking Jules Koundé for standing on Victor Nelsson’s ankle, while in the round of 16 he whistled his way through Argentina 2-1 Australia without dishing out a single card.