The 2022 fifa world cup final

The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, held on December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, was one of the most thrilling and memorable matches in the history of the tournament. Argentina faced off against defending champions France in a match that showcased intense competition, incredible skill, and dramatic twists.

Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, was seeking its third World Cup title, with their last win in 1986. Messi, playing in his fifth and final World Cup, aimed to cap his illustrious career with the ultimate prize. France, the reigning champions from the 2018 World Cup, had their own star-studded squad featuring Kylian Mbappé, who was looking to secure a consecutive title for France, a feat last achieved by Brazil in 1962.

Argentina took the lead early, with Lionel Messi converting a penalty in the 23rd minute. Shortly after, Argentina doubled their lead with a brilliant team goal finished by Ángel Di María, making it 2-0 by halftime. Argentina seemed in control, but France mounted an extraordinary comeback in the final stages of the game. In the 80th minute, Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty to make it 2-1, and just a minute later, he netted a stunning volley to equalize, sending the game to extra time.

In extra time, Messi scored again, putting Argentina up 3-2. However, Mbappé completed his hat-trick by converting another penalty in the 118th minute, tying the game at 3-3 and forcing a penalty shootout.

In the penalty shootout, Argentina prevailed, winning 4-2. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made crucial saves, and Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty, sealing Argentina's victory and delivering their third World Cup title.

This match was historic not only for Argentina’s triumph but also for Messi’s crowning moment on the global stage, while Mbappé’s hat-trick made him the first player since 1966 to score three goals in a World Cup final. The 2022 final is widely regarded as one of the greatest in World Cup history, with its blend of high stakes, drama, and extraordinary individual performances.