FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final in Pictures
Desk Report
Published: 19 Dec 2022, 03:17 pm
Argentina are champions of the world || Photo: The Guardian
The end of an extraordinary footballing story || Photo: The Guardian
Messi kisses the trophy he’s chased for so long before being draped in a traditional bisht gown || Photo The Guardian
Spare a thought for this man, Mbappé || Photo: EPA
Martínez, whose antics in the penalty shootout were a little questionable, is also overwhelmed || Photo: PA
Argentina are the champions of the world. Messi sinks to his knees || Photo: The Guardian
France miss a second penalty, leaving Argentina on the brink. It’s all down to Montiel, who nonchalantly scores the winning spot-kick || Photo: Reuters
Then Emiliano Martínez blocks the penalty of France’s Kingsley Coman || Photo: AP
In the second half of extra time, Messi thinks he’s put Argentina back in front as he jabs home from close-range. The ball is nearly cleared off the line and there’s immediately concern as to whether there was an offside in the buildup || Photo: Shutterstock
Mbappé squeezes his penalty past Lloris || Photo: PA
Olivier Giroud has a crack at a diving header, leaving Kylan Mbappé in awe || Photo: The Guardian
And there he is, singing his heart out during the national anthems with Cristian Romero and Emiliano Martínez || Photo: Getty Images
It feels as though this game is all about one man: Lionel Messi. In his illustrious career, this is the one trophy that’s eluded him || Photo: The Guardian
And then there were two: Argentina and France. In the big final. Cue: fireworks || Photo: Getty Images
Argentina and France played out to perhaps the greatest World Cup final of all time as La Albiceleste beat Les Bleus on penalties to win the trophy for the third time.
The two nations played out a historic 120-minute classic and took the game all the way to spot kicks, where Argentina ran out 4-2 winners to ensure Lionel Messi capped off a sensational performance by lifting the one trophy that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career._Agencies