Fifa final 2022

Argentina are the world champions. From the moment Lionel Messi put the Copa America holders ahead in the 23rd minute of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against France, Lionel Scaloni's side looked determined to deny the reigning champions as they survived a late comeback and penalties to storm to a stylish triumph in the first ever winter tournament in Qatar. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had often struggled - by his stratospheric standards - to reach his best at the World Cup. This time, at 35, he became the first player to score in every round of a single tournament in the modern World Cup format, leading the way to a glory long-pursued in his extraordinary career. Here's a look at what happened in the final, who scored and what was said, as well as some of the highlights. MORE: Results, highlights from epic Argentina vs France World Cup 2022 final FIFA 2022 World Cup final score, result Final score: Argentina 3, France 3 (Argentina won 4-2 on penalties) Argentina beat France on penalties in the final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium to ensure they would not have to wait at least 40 years for a third World Cup title, triumphing for the first time since 1986. Les Bleus had looked imperious at times on their way to the final but were well off their best for much of normal time – perhaps because of a flu outbreak that had swept through their camp in the days beforehand, but compounded by their opponents' composed dominance. Kylian Mbappe has established himself as Messi's pr...

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

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Mexico - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - November 30, 2022 General view of fans outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari WHICH TEAMS WILL MEET IN THE FINAL? Argentina will face 2018 champions France in the final, with both teams looking to win a third World Cup title. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE SEMI-FINALS? Argentina v Croatia Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - Argentina v Croatia - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 13, 2022 Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Nahuel Molina as Croatia's Dominik Livakovic and teammates look dejected REUTERS/Carl Recine Argentina France v Morocco Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi Final - France v Morocco - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - December 14, 2022 Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq in action with France's Ibrahima Konate, Raphael Varane and Hugo Lloris REUTERS/Lee Smith - UP1EICE1J3NGC Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani scored as Morocco WHAT HAPPENED IN THE QUARTER-FINALS? Croatia v Brazil Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Portugal - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 10, 2022 Morocco coach Walid Regragui celebrates with the players after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - UP1EICA1BN3MT Morocco's extraordinary run in Qatar continued a...

A World Cup final for the ages delivered a crowning glory for One of the most dramatic major sporting events in history had the teams tied 3-3 after extra time, with the French ultimately missing twice in the shootout before Gonzalo Montiel converted to seal an exhausting and emotional victory. Argentina had dominated the bulk of the match, leading 2-0 with just about 10 minutes to go, but France burst into life with star forward Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in as many minutes. Both sides traded missed chances and then late goals again in the 30 minutes of extra time before the tension of penalty kicks. The game capped a month of sporting drama and The speedy and skillful Mbappé solidified his claim as the young pretender to Messi’s throne, scoring a hat trick as France came so close to being the first team to go back to back since Brazil in 1962. But ultimately, it was Messi, 35, who took the glory, securing the trophy that cements his status as perhaps the game's greatest ever player by sealing a third title for his soccer-mad country. Afterward, he said he isn’t through. “I’m not retiring from the national team. I want to continue playing as a champion,” Messi said in a Spanish-language What to know about the World Cup final • Argentina wins on penalty kicks after a dramatic final ended 3-3 in extra time. • France scored twice in 90 seconds late in the game to stun Argentina and tie the final. • Argentina led 2-0 at the half thanks to goals from Angel Di Maria and Lionel...