Lionel Messi Lifts FIFA World Cup 2022 As Argentina Beats France 4-2 On Penalties
The world witnesses history as Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a 4-2 penalty victory over France at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Argentina lifts the prestigious cup after 36 years. Defending champions France held their ground and approached the game with a solid attack, with Kylian Mbappe leading the offensive.The Argentinian side was leading the score card for the majority of the match with one goal each from skipper Lionel Messi and winger Angel di Maria.
Kylian Mbappe’s penalty in the 80th minute and another goal in the 82nd minute helped France stay in the race. Both the teams ended the 90-minute play at 3-3 with Messi scoring in the 108th minute and Mbappe converting a penalty in the 118th minute.
Argentina finally won the World Cup as they beat the defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, after a dramatic 3-3 draw. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez bagged the Golden Glove award while Lionel Messi was awarded the coveted Golden Ball, while Kylina Mbappe won the Golden Boot.
Argentina won their first world cup since 1986, and their third overall. French striker Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 118th and became the highest goal scorer of the tournament. Messi, on the other hand, made history by being the first footballer to score in every stage of a World Cup. He also made a record-breaking 26th World Cup appearance.
