FIFA World Cup 2022 – Argentina clinches the tournament

Argentina team after winning the FIFA World Cup 2022
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Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating France in the finals.

How was the match?

France and Argentina gave it all in the final, and even the extra time of 30 minutes could not decide a winner.

Lionel Messi opened Argentina’s tally with a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, and Midfielder Angel Di Maria scored another goal in the 36th minute, doubling the pressure on France.

Lionel Messi after scoring a goal at the FIFA World Cup 2022
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France staged a stunning comeback with Kylian Mbappe’s goals in the 80th minute (penalty kick) and the 81st.

Kylian Mbappe after scoring at the FIFA World Cup 2022
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Messi scored another goal in the extra time in the 108th minute, and Kylian Mbappe scored an equalizer in the 118th minute (penalty kick).

The teams were tied 3-3.

A penalty kick shootout followed.

Kylian Mbappe kicked a goal for France, and Lionel Messi kicked one for Argentina. Just as things looked evenly balanced even in the penalty shootout, France missed two kicks, and Argentina sealed their victory with four goals by Gonzalo Montiel.

Lionel Messi with the Football world cup
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Messi won the Golden Ball for being chosen as the best player in the tournament.

Kylian Mbappé secured the Golden Boot with eight goals in the tournament, one higher than Lionel Messi.