FIFA World Cup 2022

Dubbed one of the greatest finals in the tournament's 92-year history, France downed Argentina 4-2 on penalties after the match finished 3-3 following ...

He scored the decisive goal against Mexico in the second Group C match, as they went on to win 2-0. The forward also came close to achieving two other milestones, now being just one goal off Just Fontaine's French national team record of 13 goals and getting within reach of Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals in 24 World Cup matches, with his tally at 12 goals in 13 matches. The Paris Saint-Germain man smashed the previous record of two goals scored by a single player in a World Cup final, surpassing Brazilian Ronaldo's 2002 record of 12 minutes between goals, but touched another milestone with his third as he became only the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final after England's Geoff Hurst in 1966.

Argentina lifted the FIFA World Cup 2022 after a thrilling win over France 4-2 on penalties after the scores were tied at 3-3 in 120 minutes of sublime ...

However, France were handed another lifeline as they were awarded a penalty in the 118th minute that was duly converted by Mbappe to complete his hat trick, becoming only the second player ever to achieve this feat after Geoff Hurst for First from the penalty spot in the 80th minute and then a brilliant volley in the 81st minute to make it level. A video of Messi dancing with the World Cup trophy on a table inside the dressing room is also going viral. Messi, 35, opened the scoring through a penalty in the 23rd minute to give Argentina the lead and then Angel Di Maria finished a superb counter-attacking goal to make it 2-0 inside 36 minutes. Social media had a meltdown with Messi lifting the World Cup for Argentina after 36 years and shining on the grandest stages of them all. A World Cup final that was the stuff of dreams had a fairy tale ending with Argentina’s messiah Lionel Messi once again shining on the biggest stage of all to fulfil his destiny of lifting the only trophy missing from his cabinet.

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez won the Golden Glove award while teammate Enzo Fernandez won the Best Young Player award.

The World Cup final between Argentina and France went into extra time on Sunday after the French roared back from two goals down to bring the score to 2-2. Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium. Messi scored twice in the final in Doha, taking his tally of goals at the tournament to seven, and also scored in the shoot-out as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw after extra time.

Argentina are the world champions. From the moment Lionel Messi put the Copa America holders ahead in the 23rd minute of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final ...

I congratulate this Argentina team who showed quality, aggression, even cunning. That's what gives us even more regret. Didier Deschamps, France head coach: "For 60 big minutes, there was no game. Hugo Lloris, France captain: "There are no words to ease the pain. I thought of all my family, how far I have come, my wife, my parents, those [no longer alive] who encourage me, those who accompanied us throughout the cycle. "I was able to get the Copa America [in 2021], the World Cup… "Obviously, I wanted to close my career with this. 🔟 converts from the spot! With penalties looming, Messi found the answer Argentina so badly wanted. Kylian Mbappe has established himself as Messi's pretender to become the finest striker in the game. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had often struggled - by his stratospheric standards - to reach his best at the World Cup. Argentina are the world champions.

Qatar's World Cup ended in dramatic fashion after a penalty shootout — and Lionel Messi's Argentina is taking the trophy home for the first time in 36 ...

Kia continues its dedication to inspiring global sports fans following successful FIFA World Cup 2022™ Kia to maintain creative brand engagement .

It is with this spirit that we now look ahead to the continued impact of our other partnerships in the world of sports, providing a variety of opportunities to experience the present and future of Kia and to join our movement.” To commemorate the occasion, Kia and FIFA produced a documentary, ‘Road to Inspiration – presented by Kia,’ which is now available on FIFA’s OTT platform ‘FIFA+’. A total of 297 Kia cars and 70 Kia branded buses were mobilized during the FIFA World Cup 2022™ period, facilitating the safe and convenient mobility of players, referees, management and staff.