A bright start for Argentina in the final
It has not been easy for Argentina to break down France’s midfield in this World Cup final between france and argentina 2022. Both sides have created several half-chances in the opening stages.
With the exception of Mbappé’s magic touch and a free kick just outside the box, Les Bleus have largely been pinned in their own half when they have had the ball.
It’s goal time! Messi — who else? — scores from the penalty spot
The referee pointed to the spot after Angel Di Mara was taken down in the box in the 21st minute.
The roar of the crowd behind Lionel Messi made all the difference in his final match at the World Cup. The ball was tickled into the right corner of the net after he took two small steps and sent Hugo Lloris diving the wrong way.
In the 23rd minute, his team took control of this massive match.
Messi also pulls ahead of Mbappé in the Golden Boot race for most goals scored at the tournament with that goal. Six goals have now been scored in Qatar by Messi.
The score of the final between France and Argentina 2022 is 0-1.
GOAL! Argentina makes it 2-0 with Di Maria’s goal
Moreover, Argentina is off to a dream start in the World Cup final! A Lionel Messi-inspired counterattack results in Angel Di Maria’s goal late in the first half to put Argentina ahead 2-0.
Messi’s gorgeous touch in midfield found Julián Álvarez in space on the wing. The long ball forward was grabbed by Mac Allister in the back of France’s defense. It was the midfielder’s inch-perfect pass that allowed Di María to chip the ball into the net.
With two goals ahead, La Albiceleste are very much in control of this game, with almost the entire stadium cheering them on.
The halftime score is 2-0 for Argentina
The World Cup 2022 final has started with Argentina leading France 2-0 after 45 minutes. South American players looked more energetic from the start. Argentina struck gold about a quarter of the way through this match.
Moreover, In the 21st minute, Angel De Mara was taken down in the box. After the referee blew the whistle and pointed to the spot, Argentina was awarded a penalty kick.
Lionel Messi coolly deposited the ball past France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to put his side ahead. Defending champions went from bad to worse late in the first half.
During the 35th minute, Messi initiated the counterattack. Argentina went into the break with a commanding 2-0 lead after MacAllister found a streaking Di Mara on the left side of the box, who beat Lloris to give Argentina the lead.
The crowd at Lusail Stadium, dominated by Messi fans in his final World Cup match, is euphoric following this strong start. The score of the final between France and Argentina 2022 is 0-2
World Cup final second half underway
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Moreover, The World Cup final between Argentina and France 2022 has just kicked off at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
In the opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Argentina beat France 2-0 thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Angel Di María.
furthermore, First half absolutely dominated by Messi and his team. Moreover, There was no shot on goal for the defending champions from France.
During the second half, French manager Didier Deschamps will be shaking things up. A couple of his starters have pulled – Ousmane Dembélé and Olivier Giroud, the team’s leading goal scorer. The score of the FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina 2022 is 2-0.
France looks like a shadow of its former self in the second half
Despite their tournament success, Les Bleus have appeared to be a shadow of their former selves. Moreover, Kylian Mbappé finally managed his side’s first shot of the match in the 71st minute, barely touching the ball.
During what could be the night of Messi’s life, he has continued to shine. An intervention from Adrien Rabiot allowed France to maintain a sliver of hope after almost scoring a third goal.
Argentina and Messi edge closer to that elusive trophy in the World Cup final, but anything can happen.
Mbappé scores from the penalty spot for France – France and argentina 2022
In addition, As France trailed late in the second half, Kolo Muani was fouled and a penalty was awarded. The shot was blocked by Emiliano Martinez, but Kylian Mbappé beat him.
Moreover, The ball was picked up by Mbappé from the net and he ran straight back to kickoff.
There is life on his side! It’s game time again! The score of the final between France and Argentina 2022 is 1-2
Mbappé strikes again! French Defending champion ties it up
There had been such a sense of certainty about everything. There was a coasting feeling in Argentina. In the 2022 World Cup, however, Mbappé’s moment of brilliance changed everything.
A Messi mistake led to Marcus Thuram finding Mbappé on the volley after Messi lost possession in midfield. The ball rifled into the net by the superstar forward.
The 2022 World Cup final looked all but over, and now we’re tied.
The score of the final between France and Argentina 2022 is 2-2.
GOAL! Messi strikes in extra time in france and argentina 2022
Moreover, Magician Messi! Argentines took the lead in the second extra time period after the legend scored his second goal of the match.
As Messi was confirmed as the scorer, the stadium erupted in euphoria. As a result of his advantage in assists, he is now leading the race for the Golden Boot once again.
Moreover, The score of the final between France and Argentina 2022 is 2-3.
Mbappé scored the late penalty for France!
Furthermore, There was a penalty awarded to France in the 116th minute of this epic final.
In an attempt to tie the match yet again, Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the plate. It’s a goal!
In addition, The 23-year-old scored a hat trick. 3-3 is the score of the final between France and Argentina 2022.
Unbelievable! The 2022 World Cup will be decided by penalties
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Lionel Messi appeared to have done it. Despite Kylian Mbappé’s two goals in about 90 seconds in the second half, France and Argentina went to extra time to decide the 2022 World Cup winner.
A rebound from a Hugo Lloris save allowed Messi, who had already scored a penalty in the first half, to flick the ball toward the goal early in the second period of extra time. Messi’s ball crossed the line, so Argentina was awarded the goal despite France’s defense clearing it off the line.
However, it wouldn’t be enough. The French were awarded a penalty in the 116th minute of this epic final. After scoring twice already, Kylian Mbappé stepped up looking to tie the game once again. That’s exactly what he did. The 23-year-old scored a hat trick. There will now be penalty kicks to determine the World Cup champion in 2022.
Fifa World Cup Final: France and Argentina 2022 – Argentina Wins
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Moreover, Argentina is the 2022 World Cup champion after 90 minutes of regulation, 30 minutes of extra time, and a penalty kick shootout.
MIn the shootout, it was the two superstars who stepped up first. Kylian Mbappé, who had a hat trick in the game, scored the first goal for France.
The legend was next. A calm Lionel Messi rolled one into the spot and tied it up.
As a result, France missed their next two attempts, giving Argentina a huge advantage. Argentina had won four straight after Gonzalo Montiel made it four.
Moreover, After some truly epic moments of open play, the two sides were tied at 3-3 going into the shootout.
Moreover, Argentine legend Lionel Messi scored two goals in the match and achieved his dream of winning the World Cup.
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