Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after beating France.
The match that was contested on Sunday (18/12/2022) at the Lusail Stadium ended with Argentina winning via a penalty shootout following a draw after extra round with a score of 3-3.
In normal time Argentina’s goals were scored by Lionel Messi in the 23′ (p) and 108′ minutes and Angel Di Maria in the 36′ minute.
Meanwhile, France’s goal was scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 80′ (p) minute, 81′ minute and 118′ (p) minute.
Argentina managed to win in the penalty shootout after four Argentine kickers managed to tear Hugo Lloris’ goal.
Meanwhile, two French kickers, namely Kingsley Coman and Tcouameni, failed to carry out their duties properly.
Argentina started the first half immediately took the initiative to attack.
At 23 minutes; Argentina was awarded a penalty after Di Maria was brought down by Dembele in the forbidden box.
Messi, who advanced as executor, was able to carry out his duties properly and changed the temporary score to 1-0.
Argentina managed to increase the lead in the 36th minute through Angel Di Maria after receiving Mac Allister’s cross from a counter attack after Upamecano lost the ball.
France immediately tried to reduce the position, but until the first half whistle finished the score 2-0 still remained unchanged.
In the second half Argentina did not reduce the intensity of attacks on the French defense.
Meanwhile, France was still unable to pose a significant threat to Emiliano Martinez’s goal.
Didier Deschamps replaced Griezmann and Theo Hernandez by bringing on Kingsley Coman and Cmavinga to strengthen the attack.
As a result, France’s game was livelier and several times troublesome for Argentina’s back line.
France was awarded a penalty kick after Kolo Muani was brought down by Otamendi in the forbidden box area.
Mbappe, who stepped up as executor, was able to break into Emiliano Martinez’ goal and change the score to 2-1 in the 80th minute.
One minute later, Kylian Mbappe was again able to score with a volley after collaborating nicely with Thuram.
The score ended in a 2-2 draw and the match went into extra time.
Argentina was able to take the lead in the 108th minute through a goal scored by Lionel Messi taking advantage of a rebound from Lautaro Martinez’s kick.
France, who had almost lost, was awarded a penalty in the 118th minute after Molina was caught with a handball in the penalty box.
Mbappe, who returned as executor, was able to carry out his duties well and evened the score to 3-3.
The match had to be forced into a penalty shootout.
Argentine kickers, namely Lionel Messi, Dybala, Paredes and Montiel were able to do their job well.
Meanwhile, two French kickers, namely Kingsley Coman and Tchouameni, were unable to beat Emiliano Martinez’s goal.
