We can all admit that we did watch one of the best matches in World Cup history. Argentina often taking the lead with France amazingly equalizing, thanks to Mbappé and Messi. Argentina Wins 2022 World Cup in a penalty shootout against France. Argentina won, 4-2, on penalties. After the most exciting World Cup final in the competition's 92-year history, Lionel Messi has led Argentina to victory making history for himself and his country.
France didn't play quite well during the first half of the World Cup final against Argentina. They had absolutely no control of the ball. Argentina had more ball possessions, attacks, corners etc.. than France during the first half. We can all say that France didn't meet our expectation during the frist half of the game.
During the first half of the match, Mbappé was completely put out of spotlight of the game by Argentina, with players doubling on him. Mbappé had very little touch of the football along with players like Giroud & Dembele who had to but substituted.
20 minutes in the game, Argentina had more control of the ball. France had less ball possession. Argentina players were doubling down on Mbappé and France players were also doubling down on Messi arugably the GOAT of soccer.
Argentina had more ball possession with several counter attacks than France. Argentina dominated the entire first half of the game.
Key First Half Moments Timeline
20 Minutes: Ball Possession: Argentina 48%, France 39%
18 minutes: Free kick for France in a dangerious position
20 minutes: Di María gets fouled. Penalty awarded to Argentina
23 minutes: Goooal, Messi Scores the penalty
25 minutes: Fouled, Free kick awarded to France
28 minutes: Corner awarded to Argentina
35 minutes: Goooal, Di María Score
52 minutes: Halftime whistle
End of First Half, Score: Argentina 2 - 0 France
Mbappé equalized with Argentina after scoring 2 goals in the second half. Mbappé took the lead for the Golden Boots with 7 goals. However, Messi scored additional goal equlizing with Mbappé during the extra time of second half.
Both teams played well during the second half of the world cup final but France played exceptionally well after halftime. The French struggle to control the ball and maintaing ball possession for the first half but that dramatically changed during the second half. After Mbappé scored the first penalty goal, France hope for the world cup was restored. Seems like France just need a goal to build up their momentum and Mbappé delivered exactly that.
Mbappé scored penalty goal during the 78th minute and the second goal with an amazing assist from Thuram during the 80th minute. This made France to equalized with Argentina with the score of 2 - 2.
The world cup final second half ended in Draw
Key Second Half Moments Timeline
76 minutes: Penalty Awarded To France
78 minutes: Goal.. Mbappe Scored the Penalty
80 minutes: Goal... Mbappe Scored
End of Second Half, Score: Argentina 2 - 2 France
30 Minutes Extra Time Added
15 minutes Extra Time First Half Analysis
The first half of extra time ended in Argentina 2 - 2 France with inevitable pressure from both sides.
15 minutes Extra Time Second Half
108 mintues: Goal.. Leo Messi
116 minutes: Penalty Awarded To France
118 minutes: Goal.. Mbappé Scored the Penalty
End of Extra Time Score: Argentina 3 - 3 France
Penalty
| Mbappe | goal | goal | Messi |
| Kingsley Coman | missed | goal | Paulo Dybala |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | missed | goal | Leandro Paredes |
| Randal Kolo Muani | goal | goal | Gonzalo Montiel |
Messi and Kylian Mbappe have emerged as the leading candidates for the Golden Boot. Messi scored 7 goals, while Mbappé scored 8 goals. Mbappé won the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot.
The 2022 World Cup Final match ended in a Penalty Kick: Mbappé scored, Messi scored. Mbappe took the lead with 8 goals with Messi just behind at 7 goals.
