World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi and Argentina win final in dramatic penalty shootout after wild 3-3 tie [ad_1]

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: <> during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by RG - E - MULLAN /RG - E - MULLAN ) RG - E - MULLAN /Getty Images

World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi and Argentina win final in dramatic penalty shootout after wild 3-3 tie

Brady Knox

December 18, 12:58 PM December 18, 12:58 PM

Video Embed

Argentina triumphed over France in the World Cup final to become FIFA's 2022 victor in Qatar.

The victory for the South American nation is a stunning turnaround from its performance last month, when Saudi Arabia shocked the world by defeating them 2-1. The setback was short-lived, however, for the prestigious team, led by soccer legend Lionel Messi, who carried them to their first victory since 1986 and their third overall.

Argentina got off to a commanding start, scoring two goals before halftime. One of those goals was from Messi, while teammate Ángel Di María scored in a play that New York Times reporter Rory Smith described as "pure poetry."

The game went into overtime after two 45-minute halves with the two teams tied at 2-2.

Messi regained Argentina's lead in overtime, scoring a goal at the 108 minute mark, only to be matched by Mbappe in the 118 minute.

window.DY = window.DY || ; DY.recommendationContext = type: "POST", data: ['00000185-25f6-d992-a5b5-bdf659490000'] ;

© 2022 Washington Examiner

[ad_2]