Argentina vs France Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Messi Tastes World Cup Glory As Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties
FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs France Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after the scores were tied 3-3 in extra-time.
FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs France Highlgihts: Lionel Messi 'completed football' by winning his maiden FIFA World Cup title as Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties after the scores were tied 3-3 in extra-time. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France while Messi scored a brace. Angel di Maria was the only other scorer for Argentina. Later, Lionel Messi was also given the Golden Ball as he became the first player in history to be given the honour twice. (MATCHCENTRE)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final, Football Match between Argentina and France straight from Lusail Stadium, Doha:Â
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Lionel Messi Wins Golden Ball, first to do so!
Lionel Messi has won the Golden Ball, given to the best player of the tournament. He is now the only player in the world to have done so.
The referee has to stop the play as Eduardo Camavinga is down injured. Argentina use the time to make a substitution. It's only about holding on for a few minutes now.
The referee has to stop the play as Eduardo Camavinga is down injured. Argentina use the time to make a substitution. It's only about holding on for a few minutes now.
GOOOAAAAAALLLLL! It's Lionel Messi who gives Argentina a 3-2 lead in the second-half of the extra-time. Hugo Lloris had saved the first shot on target but couldn't deny Messi.
Dayot Upamecano with a couple of brilliant blocks to deny Lautaro Martinez a possible winner. The first-half of the extra-time ends with no goals being scored, although Argentina came close on two different occasions.
Dayot Upamecano with a sliding block to deny Lautaro Martinez. Argentina come close but France managed to prevent them scoring their third. It's still 2-2.
Argentina make two changes as the first-half of the extra-time nears its conclusion. Alvarez and De Paul off while Paredes and Lautaro Martinez are coming on for La Albiceleste.
That's the end of regulation time! Hugo Lloris denied Lionel Messi a late winner as the game remains 2-2 at the end of full-time. Both the teams would look to find the winner in extra-time.
Lionel Messi almost his the winner for Argentina from outside the box but Hug Lloris made a brilliant save to put the ball over the crossbar. This could've been it for Messi and Argentina.
Kylian Mbappe barges into Argentina's box with another terrific run but the his shot gets deflected. France look to hit from the corner but their Martinez collects the ball to thwart the attack.
We still have to wait for the injury-time as 8 minutes get added. France have the momentum with them and Argentina seem to be waiting for the full-time whistle and regroup in the extra-time.
The defending champions are finally looking like a champion team. With relentless attacks, they have Argentina on the backfoot. Lionel Messi's men need to keep their head in the game. Extra-time isn't far away.
Kylian Mbappe scores his second goal just minutes after converting from the spot. France are back level 2-2 and Argentina don't know seem on the backfoot.
GOOOAAAAAALLLL! Kylian Mbappe puts the ball in the bottom left-corner, beating Emiliano Martinez to reduce the deficit for France. Argentina still lead 2-1 but the momentum could now change.
Argentina remain a step ahead of France in terms of on-field tactics. Their players continue to draw fouls and break play as and when required. Terrific game-awareness and execution.
The final ball, the final pass, the final instinct continue to let France down. Argentina are cruising at the moment and there's been little to no change in momentum by France.
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Two more changes for the defending champions as they look to change the course of the game i the final 20 minutes or so. France need more firepower in midfield and attack, having failed to test the Argentina goalkeeper so far.
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France
FIFA World Cup 2022
Lionel Messi
Kylian Mbappe
Olivier Giroud
Julian Alvarez
Emiliano Martinez
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