A fairytale ending, Argentina wins the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. A thrilling end to the fantastic world cup, Argentina has finally grabbed the world cup victory after 36 years. A tie at every point, Lionel Messi’s team snatched the goal right under the French team’s feet.
The explosive match began with Argentina with a slight advantage. However, by the time 25 minutes ended, Messi had scored the first goal for his country. With a 2-0 advantage before half-time, Messi and his men were in clear advantage.
However, things changed when Kylian Mbappé scored twice and full-time ended with a 2-2 draw. An extra 30 minutes were given in which Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé scored once more each and ended the extra time with a 3-3 tie once again in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
Going into the penalties, it was the battle of penalties and pressure was on Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez and France’s Captain Hugo Lloris. For France, Kylian Mbappé and Randal Kolo Muani scored their penalties while Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni failed to score theirs.
ARGENTINA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! ??#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
But this was Argentina’s day and each of their penalty takers took their chance and succeeded. Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Leandro Paredes, and Gonzalo Montiel all succeeded in going. Argentina lifts their third World Cup and France failed to retain their title with 4-2 on penalties.
Kylian Mbappé made a hat trick, but it was all in vain for his team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Lionel Messi Says Goodbye to World Cup
Before the final match, Lionel Messi announced this would be his final World Cup run in the Argentinian colors. And what a fairy tale ending did he get!
2022 FIFA World Cup Final Statistics
He scored twice today!
Awards Ceremony 2022 FIFA World Cup
The awards were given in abundance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup finale. Argentina took home three of the biggest prizes of the night, apart from the FIFA World Cup trophy.
LIONEL MESSI FINALLY GETS HIS DREAM THE FIFA WORLD CUP! ??
NOW HE HAS WON ALL TROPHIES IN HIS CAREER
A MOMENT EVERY ARGENTINE WAITED THEIR ENTIRE LIVES FOR. pic.twitter.com/6tDwMlUGN9
— FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Talks (@plstreaminglive) December 18, 2022
- FIFA Young Player Awards went to Argentina’s Julian Alvarez. The 22-year-old scored 4 goals in the tournament.
What #FIFAWorldCup he's had! ?
Enzo Fernandez wins our Young Player Award ✨
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
- The FIFA Golden Glove Award went to the fearless Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez who made two very successful penalty shoot campaigns. He played a very important role in Argentina’s win in this FIFA World Cup.
There when it matters most ??
Emi Martinez takes the @adidas Golden Glove Award! ?#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
- The FIFA Golden Boot Award went to France’s Golden Boy Kylian Mbappé. He scored a total of 8 goals, three of which came in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. Lionel Messi scored 7 goals.
The @adidas Golden Boot Award goes to Kylian Mbappe! ?#Qatar2022's top goalscorer ?
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
- Finally, the Player of the Match Award, The Gold Ball Winner Award, which is perhaps the biggest award apart from the Trophy itself went to who else, but Lionel Messi. He cemented his position as the ultimate G.O.A.T.
⭐️ MESSI ⭐️
Our @adidas Golden Ball Award winner!#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
