The 2022 FIFA World Cup final is a significant football event. It marks the culmination of the tournament as the 64th and final match, held at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, at 6:00 PM local time on December 18, 2022, Qatar's National Day. The competing teams are Argentina and France. Argentina clinches victory in a penalty shootout after an intense extra time, with a final score of 3-3 and 4-2 on penalties. This win secures Albiceleste's third World Cup title, following their victories in 1978 and 1986, and earns them a third star on their jersey. Lionel Messi is awarded the Best Player of the Tournament, while his teammates Enzo Fernandez and Emiliano Martínez are also honored as Best Young Player and Best Goalkeeper, respectively. Additionally, Kylian Mbappé, with eight goals, including a hat-trick in the final, becomes the tournament's top scorer.
The outstanding performances of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, along with a thrilling storyline, make this match one of the most memorable finals in the history of the World Cup, if not the greatest.