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France Emerges Victorious in Thrilling World Cup 2022 FinalFrance Emerges Victorious in Thrilling World Cup 2022 Final In a match that will go down in history, France defeated Argentina in a nail-biting penalty shootout to claim the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy for the third time. The final, held at the iconic Lusail Stadium in Qatar, was a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. Argentina took an early lead through Lionel Messi in the 23rd minute, converting a penalty after Angel Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembélé. France equalized just before the break, with Di Maria turning the ball into his own net after a dangerous cross from Adrien Rabiot. The game remained deadlocked for much of the second half, with both teams having chances to score but failing to convert. In the 80th minute, Argentina regained the lead through a stunning goal from Messi. The Argentine maestro dribbled past several French defenders and fired an unstoppable shot into the top corner from outside the box. However, France refused to give up. Substitute Kylian Mbappé equalized for the second time in the 81st minute, latching onto a through ball from Marcus Thuram and firing low into the bottom corner. With the game level at 2-2 at the end of regulation time, the match went into extra time. Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 118th minute, giving France the lead for the first time. But Argentina responded once again, with Messi scoring his second goal of the game in the 123rd minute to force a penalty shootout. In the shootout, France held their nerve and converted all four of their penalties. Argentina, on the other hand, missed two of their attempts, with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Kingsley Coman scoring the winning penalties for France. The final score stood at 4-2, with France emerging as the champions of the world. Kylian Mbappé was named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance, while Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer. France’s triumph capped off a remarkable World Cup campaign, in which they showcased resilience, determination, and exceptional talent. This historic victory has cemented their position as one of the greatest footballing nations in the world.
