Final world cup 2022

Argentina and France faced off in the highly-anticipated final to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Argentina showed aggressiveness early as Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup final goal on a penalty kick in 23’ and Ángel Di Maria added another goal in 36’. France made a suprising call after subbing out Olivier Giroud and Ousman Dembele in 40’. Kylian Mbappé would put the team on his back in the second half. He would score on a PK in 79’ and would score right after in 81’. The match would head to extra time. Lionel Messi would add another goal in 108’. Kylian Mbappé would add the equalizer in 118’ via PK. The game would go to PK's where Messi and Argentina sealed the victory.

It was simply meant to be. The image of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup in the famous blue and white of Argentina will be etched in sporting history for ever. It basically completes the set for Messi in terms of trophies acquired and somewhat ends the argument of who will go down as the greatest player in the history of football. But on a night where the Argentine magician broke the men's record for most World Cup matches played in (26) - overtaking Germany's Lothar Matthaus - this was far from a one man show. Across the pitch the South Americans dominated a beleaguered looking France for most of the match. Angel Di Maria again showed his star power on the biggest stage whilst newcomer Enzo Fernandez played like a veteran in the middle of the park. But out of nowhere it became the Mbappe show with the 23-year-old netting twice to send the match into extra-time. He and Messi then exchanged another goal apiece across the additional 30 minute period but it was Argentina who held their nerve to come out on top in the ensuing penalty shoot-out to end one of the greatest matches in footballing history. On a night where Argentina claimed their third World Cup title, The Sporting News has dug into the data behind the game, with all the key stats and facts below. MORE: The first half • The breakthrough came from the penalty spot for Argentina. That decision meant that the South American side have been awarded five penalties at the 2022 World Cup - the most a side has ever receiv...

facebook twitter reddit link Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, defeating France in penalty kicks in one of the most dramatic matches in the history of the sport. Messi scored twice in the match, including a goal in the 108th minute that appeared to win it for Argentina. However, In penalty kicks, Argentinian goalie

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores. (REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach) France and Argentina are both looking for their third World Cup titles. France won in 1998 and 2018. Argentina won the title in 1978 and 1986. Only eight countries have won World Cup titles since the tournament began in 1930. But what may be more interesting is the battle between Paris Saint-Germain teammates Messi, 35, is widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He has seven Ballon d’Or trophies, is an 11-time domestic league champion and a four-time Champions League winner. The only thing missing on his resume is a World Cup title, and this is his final shot to get one. France's Kylian Mbappé lines up during the national anthems before a match. (REUTERS/Lee Smith) Mbappé is searching for his second World Cup title. He was on Both players are also in the mix for the Golden Boot Award presented to the tournament’s top goal scorer. Mbappé and Messi lead the World Cup with five goals. Argentina’s Julian Alvarez and France’s Olivier Giroud each have four goals. The World Cup final between France and Argentina kicks off Sunday, Dec. 17. Fans can tune into the coverage on FOX beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Kickoff begins at 10 a.m. ET. Who plays for France? GK Alphonse Areola, GK Hugo Lloris, GK Steve Mandana, MF Eduardo Camavinga, MF Youssouf Fofana, MF Matteo Guendouzi, MF Adrien Rabiot, MF Aurélien Tchouameni, MF Jordan Veretout, D Lucas Hernandez, D Theo Hernandez, D...