One of the best, if not the greatest, World Cup Finals was held at Lusail Stadium. Before Kylian Mbappé scored a sensational equalizer and converted a penalty kick to send the game into extra time, Argentina had dominated most of the match.
As chances were created at both ends, that made for even crazier football. Argentina seemed to have won extra time when Lionel Messi scored late, but seconds later he conceded a penalty.
That was also done by the impeccable Mbappé, who became the first player since 1966 to score a treble in a World Cup final. Despite this, Argentina prevailed in a penalty shootout to win the match.
In what he claimed would be his last World Cup game, Messi was finally presented with the scrutinized trophy.
The best game in the history of the competition
Lionel Messi had waited years, eras, perhaps even millennia, to get his hands on the greatest reward he could get: the World Cup.
In probably the most surprising final in the competition’s 92-year history, Argentina brought home its third World Cup championship by beating France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw that He highlighted two goals from the 35-year-old Messi and a complete return from his successor, French striker Kylian Mbappé.
Messi and Mbappé scored in their teams’ initial penalties. Kingsley Coman’s attempt was saved by Emi Martinez, the Argentina goalkeeper. Aurelien Tchouameni missed for France, giving Gonzalo Montiel a chance to end the game. He converted the penalty to the left, drawing thunderous applause.
From 2006 to the present, Europe has won four World Cups in a row. Brazil was the last South American champion in 2002 when Japan and South Korea hosted the tournament.
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In Qatar, Argentina supported his Copa América triumph last year, his most memorable significant award that began around 1993. It’s an impressive culmination of Messi’s international career, which is yet to end. He stated after the game that he would continue to participate in national team competitions.
Messi hints that he will not retire after the World Cup
“It’s crazy that it happened this way. I wanted it very much,” she told reporters. “I knew that God was going to give it to me, I had a feeling that it was going to be like that. Now to enjoy. Look at this mug, it’s beautiful. We suffered a lot but we made it. We can’t wait to be in Argentina and see how crazy it’s going to be. This was the trophy I’ve wanted all my life. This was my dream since childhood.”
After a shock loss to Saudi Arabia a month ago, Argentina struggled to advance to the round of 16. The fans must keep their faith, according to Lionel Messi. And he did it in epic fashion. The Argentina captain led the team not only to the final, but also scored two goals in the dramatic game against France on Sunday night at Lusail Stadium to win the FIFA World Cup trophy, which he had never won before. in his long and successful career.
With Messi having previously made two clarifications that the World Cup final will be his last appearance in the tournament, you couldn’t have asked for a better way to end his World Cup career. However, it seems that the Argentina captain has taken a U-turn.
