Argentina Wins 2022 World Cup in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

Messi Leads Argentina to Victory

After a 3-3 Draw, Argentina Defeats France 4-2 in Penalty Shootout

In a dramatic and thrilling final, Argentina has emerged victorious in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating defending champions France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a pulsating 3-3 draw at the Lusail Stadium. Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine forward, played a pivotal role in his team's triumph, scoring two goals during the match and converting his penalty in the shootout.

The match was an epic battle between two evenly matched teams, with both sides displaying moments of brilliance and resilience. Argentina took an early lead through Messi's penalty in the 23rd minute, but France responded quickly with a stunning equaliser from Kylian Mbappé just five minutes later. Messi restored Argentina's advantage with a moment of brilliance in the 36th minute, but Mbappé once again leveled the score with a stunning volley in the 81st minute.

With the match heading into extra time, Argentina regained the lead through Lautaro Martínez in the 108th minute. However, France refused to give up, and Mbappé completed his hat-trick with a penalty in the 118th minute, sending the match to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez proved to be the hero, saving France's first two penalties from Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Messi confidently converted his penalty to give Argentina a 2-0 lead, and the South American nation held on to secure a historic victory.