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.
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. Lionel Messi was also given the Golden Ball as he became the first player in history to be given the honour twice. Emiliano Martinez has won the Golden Glove for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
For 8 goals to his name, Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot.
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandes has been named the Young Player of the Tournament.