xsl:if to test an element's contents?

Within XSL, how do I test if the contents of an element is equal to a specific string?

For example, I've got a list of games, each with a status. If the status = 'FINAL', I don't want to display the link.

<gameday>

<game id="1">
<status>FINAL</status>
<link>game1.html</link>
</game>

<game id="2">
<status>LIVE</status>
<link>game2.html</link>
</game>

<game id="3">
<status>7:05</status>
<link>game3.html</link>
</game>

</gameday>

I know how to output a value using...
<xsl:value-of select="status"/>

And have seen the if statement...
<xsl:if test="?????"></xsl:if>

I've decided to take the easy way out and just make status an attribute of game.

<xsl:choose>
<xsl:when test="@status='FINAL'"><!-- final --></xsl:when>
<xsl:otherwise><!-- not final --></xsl:otherwise>
</xsl:choose>

I think you are on the right track. Try it like this:

<xsl:template match="game">
<xsl:if test="not(status = 'FINAL')">
<a>
<xsl:attribute name="href">
<xsl:value-of select="link"/>
</xsl:attribute>
<xsl:value-of select="link"/>
</a>
</xsl:if>
</xsl:template>