Lionel Messi finally did it.
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, beating France on penalties in one of the most dramatic games in the sport’s history. After a 3-3 overtime tie, Argentina won 4-2 on penalties.
Messi scored twice in the game, including a goal in the 108th minute that appeared to be the winner for Argentina. However, Kylian Mbappé scored from a penalty kick in the 118th minute to complete the hat trick. Mbappé had previously scored twice in two minutes to equalize in the 81st minute.
In the penalty shootout, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a stop in the second round and Aurélien Tchouaméni’s penalty shot went over the bar in the third round, which proved to be the difference in the game.
With this win, Messi won his first World Cup and is likely to become the champion as he hinted that this will be his last World Cup.
Here’s what happened in Sunday’s classic.
Argentina vs. France Highlights
8′: Argentina within reach of the first goal This may interest you : Meet your 405th AFSB Commander.
Rodrigo De Paul had a solid chance for Argentina in the opening minutes, but his shot was blocked and went into the corner.
The French goalkeeper needed a few moments to collect himself after colliding with a contested ball in the penalty area. Lloris stayed in the match.
17′: Missed opportunity for Argentina
Argentina controlled most of the game in the first minutes. She was presented with a golden opportunity after France turned the ball over in their own half of the pitch, but Angel Di María failed to capitalize on the opportunity.
20′ Giroud a little too aggressive
Olivier Giroud’s header flew over the net, although he committed a foul as he tried to reach the ball.
21′: Argentina takes a penalty kick
Di María was given a clear path into the penalty area but was fouled by Ousmane Dembélé, giving Argentina a penalty.
23′: Messi made Argentina 1-0 with magic
Did you expect something different? Lionel Messi took advantage of the opportunity and scored on a PK to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. With the goal, Messi became the first player in the history of the World Cup to score in all four knockout rounds.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores a goal against France in the 21st minute
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores goal vs. France in 21′
The goal certainly brought a lot of excitement to the Argentine fans in Doha. On the same subject : The United States of America and the Republic of Poland are Making Progress on Civil Nuclear Cooperation.
And Messi played coolly in celebration.
36′: Di María redeemed himself for the missed opportunity and put Argentina up 2:0
Argentina took the lead in attack after forcing a turnover around midfield. Alexis Mac Allister found an open Di María on the other side of the penalty area to make it 2-0 for Argentina. While many questioned his inclusion in the lineup, Di María proved he belonged as he drew the PK that set up Argentina’s first goal of the game.
Argentina’s Angel Di Maria scores a goal against France in the 36th minute
Argentina’s Angel Di Maria scores goal vs. France in 36′
41′: France is already making changes On the same subject : Forget about the Eiffel Tower. This is where the French travel to France.
In a 2-0 defeat, France pulls out all the stops. He substituted Giroud and Dembélé for Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani.
Half time: Argentina leads 2-0
The defending World Cup champions’ quest to become the first nation to win back-to-back titles is in jeopardy. Argentina dominated most of the final, scoring two goals, while France was yet to register a single goal.
The fans in Buenos Aires are certainly feeling the excitement.
60′: Argentina is looking for a 3:0 lead
Di María found Messi open in the penalty area, but the superstar striker failed to create magic.
Julián Álvarez’s pass to Mac Allister was a little too strong for what would have been a golden opportunity to make it 3-0 for Argentina.
64′: Di María is replaced and gets applause
The decision to start Di María paid off for Argentina as he scored the second goal and played a major role in the first.
71′: Mbappé finally shoots, but misses
France struggled to shoot all game, and their superstar didn’t register his first shot until the 71st minute, which flew into the net.
France have a chance to make it interesting after Randal Kolo Muani draws a penalty.
80′: Mbappé brings France into the game
Kylian Mbappé put France on the board with his PK to make it 2-1 with at least 10 minutes left.
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France looked like they would have a chance to take a 3-2 lead after the penalty kick. However, Thuram was booked for diving.
90′ + 4′: France so close to the lead
In stoppage time, France created chaos in front of the net, believing that they had also scored a penalty in the penalty area. But the ball returned to Argentina.
Messi almost scored a goal for eternity as his shot was on target, but Lloris made a great save to send the game into extra time.
France’s hopes of repeating as World Cup champions looked over for much of the second half. But an 80th-minute penalty kept him alive and Mbappé scored the second goal to equalize in the blink of an eye.
105′: France get a big kick to keep the game going
Lautaro Martínez was one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but Dayot Upamecano slid in almost out of nowhere to stop the shot and keep Argentina out.
105′ + 1′: Martinez misses again
The Argentinian striker had another great chance, but it went wide.
108′: Messi again for Argentina!
Messi may have just won the World Cup for Argentina with a wild goal in front of the net. Argentina were barely onside and Messi got the rebound and put it into the net even though the French defender stepped on it as the ball had already crossed the line.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores a goal against France in the 108′
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores goal vs. France in 108′
116′: Handball gives France a PK!
France will get at least one more big chance to equalize after Mbappe’s shot hit the arm of Gonzalo Montiel in the penalty area.
118′: Mbappé scores on PK to equalize!
Mbappé completed the hat trick by converting a penalty kick.
Emi Martinez saved the boot to save Argentina and send the game to PK.
Mbappé, Messi exchange goals in the opening round PK
Martinez stops Argentina, Dyabala scores in the 2nd round
France misses, Argentina scores in the 3rd round
Gonzalo Montiel wins the World Cup for Argentina!
Argentina needed four rounds to win it as they scored in all four rounds to help win their first World Cup since 1986.
Argentina is celebrating its first World Cup title in 36 years
Messi hugged everyone, including his children who were watching the match.
Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi hoists trophy after Argentina wins the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Martinez consoled Mbappé after a tough game.
Martinez and Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni were emotional after the win
Messi sneaked a kiss with the World Cup trophy when he collected the Ballon d’Or trophy.
France won their silver medals.
Messi and Argentina raise the trophy!
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How many penalties for Argentina in World Cup 2022?
Yes, Argentina’s total of five penalties in this tournament is the most at any World Cup since 1966 — ahead of Portugal (1966) and the Netherlands (1978).
Who scored the penalties for Argentina? Gonzalo Montiel scored a penalty after Kingsley Coman saved Argentina goalkeeper Emio Martinez’s effort and Aurelien Tchouameni missed for France. It ended the European streak of four consecutive World Cup winners.
How did Argentina win the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup final against France, beating the defending champions on penalties after the teams went all the way to a 3-3 draw. The match started in 30 additional minutes with a tied score of 2-2. Argentina scored four penalties against France’s two.
Who won the World Cup 2022 penalties?
Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022: After a 3-3 thriller in 120 minutes, Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup, after 36 years.
Who is No 1 Messi or Ronaldo?
Ronaldo has scored 701 goals in all club competitions, while Messi has 695 – making them the leading scorers at club level in football history. But the Portuguese has played 100 more games than Messi, giving the latter a better average per game per goal.
Who is the best player between Messi and Ronaldo? Individual awards No player in the world has owned more Ballon d’Or trophies than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. So far, Messi has collected six Ballon d’Or titles, one more than the Portuguese striker. Lionel Messi won six European Golden Boot titles and was the tournament’s top scorer for eight.
Who’s faster Ronaldo or Messi?
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the fastest player in the world, while Lionel Messi is known for his speed and dribbling.
Who won the World Cup 2022 penalties?
Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022: After a 3-3 thriller in 120 minutes, Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup, after 36 years.
Who won the penalty at the 2022 World Cup? Argentina win World Cup on penalties against France and Messi vows to keep playing: live updates, reactions and analysis. Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory after the most thrilling final in the tournament’s 92-year history.
Has any World Cup final gone to penalties?
A total of 35 FIFA World Cup matches have been decided by penalty kicks to date, including the 1994, 2006 and 2022 finals. The first World Cup final decided by penalty kicks was in the USA in 1994, when Brazil and Italy faced off for the title.
Who made goals in World Cup final?
Lionel Messi takes his crown as Argentina rejoice. Messi scored twice in one of the most thrilling World Cup finals in history. Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick for France, whose furious comeback fell short.
