France's Antoine Griezmann heads for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and France, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on Dec 10, 2022. (CHRISTOPHE ENA / AP)

DOHA - France keeper Hugo Lloris said on Saturday that unity in the French team was a factor in their progress to the World Cup final after having won the 2018 tournament.

"We try to draw from that. There has been a very good feeling in the camp since the start of the tournament and there is no reason why that shouldn't be seen again tomorrow," commented Lloris, who preferred not to focus on Lionel Messi's efforts to win the World Cup.

"Obviously when you face that type of player you need a special focus on him, but it is not only about him. I believe the event is too massive to just be focused on one player. It is a final between two big nations in football," he insisted.

Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi (right) challenges for the ball with France's Ibrahima Konate during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec 14, 2022. (FRANCISCO SECO / AP)

Lloris was giving nothing away when quizzed about the virus that is affecting his side's preparations for Sunday's final.

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France is to face Argentina, but after losing Adrien Rabiot, Kingsley Coman and Dayot Upamecano in the semifinals to the virus, Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate missed Friday's workout, prompting fears that more players could fall victim in the run-up to the final.

"I haven't had any more news since last night," said the keeper when asked about the situation.

A French soccer fan cheers before the World Cup round of 16 match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec 4, 2022. (MARTIN MEISSNER / AP)

"Everyone was still in their rooms this morning when I got up for breakfast so I haven't seen anyone. I'm sure you will get more information by our next training session," he said.

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The goalkeeper admitted that "you are never really prepared for a virus. This was something we weren't necessarily prepared for but we remain focused and, of course, we're very excited about playing in a World Cup final."