Doha: Messi and his team Argentina have made history today in Final of FIFA WC Match 2022 in Qatar as it defeated France on penalty shots by 4-2.
Argentina has become world champion for a third time. Before this Argentina remained King of the world Cup twice first in 1978 and second time in 1986.
The South American nation has ended the 16-year rule of European countries. While France had trophy of the last world cup.
Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall.
After match equalized in the regular 90 minutes, the match forwarded to extra minutes. The France striker completed his hat-trick in the 118th with another spot-kick after Argentina’s Lionel Messi had tapped in for a 3-2 lead in the 109th.
However, the extra time also ended without any result and both team scored one another goal and the match ended on 3-3-.
The Final match had entered in thrilling situation in the last 10 minutes of regular time as France equalized the match with back to back two goals just like Argentina first on penalty shot and second on field goal within 97 seconds of first goal.
ARGENTINA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! 🇦🇷#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
Argentina had gone 2-0 up in the first half with Messi, making a record-breaking 26th World Cup appearance, converting a 23rd-minute penalty
The final match was played on the National day of Qatar December 18. While both captains of two teams are the two superstars of Paris Saint Germain — the club effectively owned by the Qatari state
For all the debate on the issues surrounding the first Arab host of the World Cup in the buildup to the tournament, this is the perfect ending. No matter who wins on the pitch, off it, Qatar will be the big winner.
The three-day gap between the semi-finals and the final saw the football debate involving Messi and Mbappe take centre stage.
“Messi and Mbappe made the difference in the semi-finals,” revered Italian coach Fabio Capello told reporters during the Legends Cup, a sideline tournament organised by FIFA during the days between the semi-finals and the final.
“Messi and Mbappe made the difference in the semi-finals,” revered Italian coach Fabio Capello told reporters during the Legends Cup, a sideline tournament organised by FIFA during the days between the semi-finals and the final.
“Mbappe arrived decisively close to the goal on two occasions and his shots resulted in two deflections from which the goals came. Messi produced a great game against Croatia and is back to being Messi. They’re the ones who will be important and it will be difficult for both of them to win it,” he opined.
Both Messi and Mbappe have their reasons for battling for the World Cup trophy.
Meanwhile, in the third place play-off, Croatia defeated Morocco by 2-1 to claim third place last night.
