The FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Argentina vs. France – A Clash for the Ages

The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar delivered one of the most thrilling and unforgettable finals in the history of the tournament. On December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Argentina and France faced off in an epic showdown that showcased the essence of football—passion, skill, drama, and heart-stopping moments.

The Match: Argentina’s Dream Start

From the kickoff, Argentina came out with intensity, looking to dominate possession and dictate the pace of the game. The South Americans struck first in the 23rd minute when Ángel Di María was fouled in the box, leading to a penalty kick. Messi, cool as ever, converted the spot-kick to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. The stadium erupted as Messi edged closer to the ultimate prize.

Just 13 minutes later, Di María himself doubled Argentina’s lead with a brilliant team goal. Starting from a counter-attack, Messi and Julián Álvarez combined to feed Di María, who finished with composure. At 2-0, Argentina seemed to be in total control, with France unable to find their rhythm or respond.

The French Comeback: Mbappé’s Magic

For over 70 minutes, France struggled to break through Argentina’s defense. However, with just over 10 minutes remaining in normal time, the match took a dramatic turn. In the 80th minute, Kylian Mbappé stepped up to score from the penalty spot after Nicolás Otamendi fouled Randal Kolo Muani inside the box.

The momentum shifted instantly. A mere 97 seconds later, Mbappé struck again with a sensational volley, leveling the score at 2-2 and sending the game into extra time. In the span of two minutes, Mbappé had single-handedly revived France’s World Cup hopes and silenced the Argentine fans.

Extra Time: Messi’s Redemption and Mbappé’s Hat-Trick

Extra time saw more drama unfold. Both teams pressed forward, knowing that one moment of brilliance could be decisive. In the 108th minute, Lionel Messi delivered. After a flurry of activity inside France’s penalty box, Messi pounced on a loose ball and scored, giving Argentina a 3-2 lead. It seemed like the fairy tale ending was complete.

But Mbappé wasn’t finished. In the 118th minute, his shot struck Gonzalo Montiel’s arm inside the box, earning France a second penalty. Mbappé converted yet again, becoming only the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, after Geoff Hurst in 1966.

At 3-3, the match went to a penalty sh
ootout—a fitting conclusion to such a pulsating contest.

The Penalty Shootout: Argentina’s Moment of Glory

In the shootout, Argentina showed nerves of steel. Emiliano Martínez, Argentina’s goalkeeper, made a crucial save from Kingsley Coman, and Aurélien Tchouaméni missed his attempt, putting France under immense pressure. Argentina, meanwhile, converted all of their penalties with ease, including Messi’s calmly taken spot-kick.

The decisive moment came when Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty, sealing a 4-2 victory in the shootout. Argentina were crowned World Cup champions for the third time in their history (1978, 1986, 2022), and Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy that had eluded him for so long.

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