The 2022 FIFA World Cup final delivered one of the greatest spectacles the sport has ever seen, as Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over France.
The match, which finished 3-3 after extra time, was a fitting conclusion to Messi's extraordinary career, with the 35-year-old becoming the first player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice.
Argentina's title-winning run was marked by resilience and determination, with Messi consistently rising to the occasion and producing crucial goals and decisive moments throughout the knockout stages.
The final was a testament to Messi's greatness, with the Argentine superstar scoring twice and providing an assist in a performance that will be remembered for generations to come.
France, led by Kylian Mbappe, pushed Argentina to the limit, with the French superstar scoring a hat-trick and forcing the match into extra time.
However, in the end, it was Messi who emerged victorious, lifting the World Cup trophy and cementing his place among football's immortals.
