Highlights FIFA World Cup 2022 Final, Argentina vs France and Latest Match Updates: Lionel Messi-led Argentina lived the dream as they defeated Kylian Mbappe’s France on Penalties. In one of the most nerve-wracking FIFA finals, Mbappe’s valiant efforts went in vain.
Messi scored the first goal of the match and then Di Maria scored the second goal. ARG were 2-0 at half-time. Then came Kylian Mbappe, who scored two goals in under two minutes. Scores were leveled and the Messi scored again in extra time giving ARG a 3-2 lead. Mbappe’s hat-trick leveled it again.
The final went into penalties. Both Mbappe and Messi scored the first goal but France went on and missed their next two shot, while Argentina scored. France scored in their fourth attempt but it was too late as ARG scored the winner.
ARG vs FRA Squads
ARGENTINA
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Geronimo Rulli, Franco Armani
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Tagliafico, Juan Foyth
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Guido Rodriguez, Papu Gomez, Enzo Fernandez, Exequiel Palacios
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Paulo Dybala, Angel Correa, Thiago Almada
FRANCE
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda
Defenders: Axel Disasi, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Matteo Guendouzi, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jordan Veretout
Forwards: Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani
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Argentina win the World Cup on penalties! 🏆 @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
Au terme d’une finale complètement folle, l’Equipe de France s’incline aux tirs au but face à l’Argentine.
Ce magnifique parcours s’arrête si près du but…
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— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) December 18, 2022
Gritemos #TodosJuntos…
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— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) December 18, 2022
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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
The best #FIFAWorldCup Final ever.
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🐐🐐🐐🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/QN4hBQR65z— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) December 18, 2022
MESSI SCORES FOR ARGENTINA!!
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The stage is set.
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2022
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