This world cup was so insane we all forgot Haaland exists

That last minute Emi Martinez save is not being talked about enough

One thing that I love about Scaloni is that he was able to get the best out of Messi without over relying on him. One of the commentators for the match here in Argentina said at the end of the game "Previously, Argentina was Messi + 10. Now, we are 10 + Messi" and I couldn't agree more with that

In Argentina we have a running joke (Or maybe even a curse) that we always need “To suffer” before we win. Not only did we lose our first match, we also had a rocky game against Mexico, A last minute save by Dibu against Australia that would’ve otherwise lead to a tie, And two torturous matches against Netherlands and France in which we started out dominating but had the tables turned in the last few minutes leading us to trying our luck in penalties. The only game where we had room to breathe was with Croatia. The players explained how they felt like they treated every match like a final due to the amount of pressure. But in the end, all the difficulties they endured made it all the more satisfying when they won. It really did feel like a movie from a fan’s perspective.

As a brazilian I feel I need to point out: Most people I know that are into football were rooting for this argentine side after Brazil were knocked out. Some don't, because of the rivalry, of course, but most people who likes football (me, my brother, my friends) were all rooting for Messi, people popped out fucking fireworks at the final whistle, it was really cool to see. Would the argentinians do the same for us? Don't know, don't care. Messi deserved it, football deserved it.

I am an Argentinian living in Italy. The day of the final, thousands of Argentinians residing in Italy went to Naples (Diego Maradona’s spiritual home) to watch the final together. It was one of the most special days of my life. We took the whole city from the morning till the night. We sang and jumped together at Maradona’s sanctuary (yes, this is a real place of worship in Naples, they really really love Diego). When we became world champions, I cried and hugged with strangers. My legs and my throat still hurt, but the excitement and joy have barely gone down in almost three days. I’ve cried again every single day so far, just from remembering that epic moment. 🇦🇷❤️

I was born in 1993, this is by far the most enjoyable World Cup I've had the pleasure to watch, and not only because we finally won. So many crazy games, so many epic and dramatic moments for the ages. And as for having won it, it's like a fairly tale. To see Messi finally lifting the trophy and the burden given to him, just for the sole reason of being a genius, it's an undescribable sensation.

Argentina now has 15 Copa Americas, 3 World Cups, 6 World Cup Final appearances. That's a football giant nation for sure.

Messi getting his World Cup is the most deserved thing. Many people say he was lucky that they beat Australia after almost conceding in the 90+7 minute. That they were lucky to get away with giving away a 2 goal lead vs Holland and winning on pens and then doing the same vs France. It wasn’t luck that they won 2 PK shout outs in a row, only missing 1 spotkick along the way. To win the cup you have to a bit luck and a lot of skill and that’s what happened

For me as a Pole, Messi will live forever as a legend. We will never forget this GOAT. Vamos Argentina.

This guy literally completed football. There is no major team trophy (club and country) and individual award that he doesn’t have (most of which in multiples). And on top of that he’s got over 1000 goals+assists in his professional career. And he’s not done yet…

Only cried twice in my life for sport. And both times it was Messi lifting a trophy with Argentina. I will never ask anything from life again. My life is complete.

Thanks you man, I’m Argentinian and the last 2 days I’ve only been watching videos Leo and my country. The anxiety I had during the match, I was shaking, crying, it’s was horrible and beautiful at the same time. In Buenos Aires 2 out of 3 million people went on streets to celebrate and collapsed the city and public transport in a tsunami of happiness. A few hours ago, the national team arrived to Argentina and they tried to do a parade but at the 10% of the programmed journey it was suspended due to the insane amount of people that attended it. Thank you so much for your words about Leo and my country, and thank you to all the supporters this country had along the way. Vamos Argentina!!! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️

There was never even a debate tbh. Anyone with eyes can see that Messi is clear but we have to give Ronaldo his flowers for winning everything he won in the same era as Messi. We're truly blessed to have witnessed both of them at the same time.

People were disrespecting Argentina just because we stumbled on the opener, we went unbeaten for 41/42 matches in the last 3 years, had beaten Brazil, had dismantled the Euros champio and had showed time and time again that we had the biggest balls in world football. This was inevitable

The fact that at the age of almost 36having only 45% capability of his peak,he showed a player of the tournament performance is unheard of!! LEO MESSI The Undisputed GOAT🐐✨

I am a Ronaldo fan but not a delusional fanboy 😂 and not afraid to admit Messi is definitely the goat for this amazing feat and carrying his team on his back to win the world cup 🫡

Honestly watching this world cup final as a neutral spectator was one hell of a story, given the surrounding context. It was a battle between the GOAT of an era at its end, versus the up and coming challenger GOAT of the new era. And the old guy postponed the incoming dominance of the new kid on the block for just a little longer. Set the bar for all of them just a little bit higher. And personally I think that's a good outcome for the future. The higher the bar of the All Time Greatest, the more inspired the next generation will be to triumph over it anyway some day.

Dedicated to the humble Europeans that always overlooked and minimised our football, players and fans. In the name of arguably, the greatest ever footballers in history PELE, DISTEFANO, MARADONA & MESSI all from SouthAmerica Vamos Argentina & LatinoAmerica carajo!!!

The man, the myth, the legend. Diego Armando Maradona Franco can finally rest in peace now. God bless Messi.

Probably the Greatest run ever.. It was kinda similar to Madrid winning the last UCL.. Goosebumps everywhere

Taking Dí Maria off so early was criminal.

brother I‘ve been philosophing over this World Cup in the WC subreddit for days, even weeks now. It‘s just amazing, unbelievable and unique what we‘ve just witnessed. I quite frankly am so grateful and honoured to have witnessed the past almost 4 weeks of football in my lifetime. It‘s just mad. I want to thank you for the way you put this Video together. Fort the way you so beautifully said, what we all had on our minds regarding this once-in-a-lifetime tournament. You achieved what I was trying to do for days now - comprimising the unprecedented showcasing of the sheer beauty of the sport we all love into this video and doing it so wonderfully. Cheers mate & thanks your for this amazing video! Football Iconic is like Messi - he just never misses! ;)

The 2022 World Cup was sheer outer chaos and insanity. So many upsets and shocks and the final is one to remember. Really glad to see an African team in a World Cup semi-final and Messi got the big one and shows that he is the GOAT. Well done to Argentina, they really pushed for this title.

It feels like its impossible to find words to describe Messi's performance in this WC. He has completed football, settled the GOAT debate for years to come, shook up the world and cemented his legacy.

You briefly touched upon him in this video but I’d love to see you dedicate an entire video to Didier Deschamps career as a player/manager! I think he’s hardly ever discussed despite his amazing track record!

Everyone kept underestimating them. Anything can happen, especially in tournament football. I had Argentina to go all the way from before the tournament started, I watched all their matches, felt like I was really Argentinian. I’ve always been a Messi fan and a fan of good football. This was the best world cup ever, the best world cup final ever, with the perfect ending. When Mbappe scored that volley I was genuinely scared, I still knew deep down that Argentina would win but that goal made time stop. But Messi showed his God abilities. 10 goal contributions, man of the match in every knockout game, everyone hates on the penalties but they were insanely high pressure pens and he made them look so easy. They beat the dutch defense, the croatian midfield, and the french attack. Gvardiol was widely considered the best defender at the tournament and Messi made a mockery of him. Football won with this victory. Messi is undeniably the GOAT. And with stars like Macallister, Enzo, and Julian Alvarez that really turned up and made so many fans fall in love with them, even Garnacho and Maxi Perrone now, the future looks great for Argentina. Would’ve loved for Mascherano to have been on this team, such an underrated player. And last but not least, it was great to see Di Maria win it as well, another underrated legend.

I gotta say that we are so sooo grateful to have watched this final LIVE!

I'm from argentina and this win got our country so so happy. Thank you for this video

People seem to forget that Argentina has 6 wins out of 7 penalty shootouts in the World Cup history. That's number #1 in history... of all teams. Thanks to Sergio Goycochea, Sergio Romero and now Emi Martinez, they always had great penalty shootout goalies. Besides 2006 when their penalty man Abbodanzieri was injured and Germany won. When the extra time was over you could see from Mbappe's face that deep down inside he KNEW they're going to lose. Not only Argentina have experienced regular penalty takers but also Emi Martinez who is best in that business. France had no chance. I knew it too.

we are privileged to have witnessed leo messi 💙🤍

17:54 Now I don't believe in destiny but yes, there was no way the universe was gonna let this man walk away without a Worldcup. Well said.

Messi's destiny is crazy. It was written in the stars and very well deserved after all those setbacks. Sleeping slave of fate.

I can truly say I am beyond proud, ecstatic and euphoric I've been able to witness my hero conquer the world. It's sad to admit but retirement is now closer than ever, but I don't want to ask for any more football from Messi, he has already gifted me so many amazing memories. He can now retire in peace, and I can watch the sun rise to a grateful universe, I was able to witness the GOAT.

Can’t believe I lived to see an athlete LITERALLY conquer his sport.

I got emotional watching this video. As an argentinian i still cannot explain the feeling i had watching Messi receiving the cup. It's an image that definitely will stay forever in my mind. And all Argentina's journey was almost like watching a tv series tbh, i still can't believe it. Thank you so much for the video and all the research!

I joked that I wish Argentina and Mbappé could have co-win after his amazing performance. Scoring three (if we count the penalty shootout) penalties against the same goalkeeper in a match is really extraordinary. At the same time, the Argentinian team really played great football (Di Maria and Messi's second goals were beautiful and some of the best of the tournament). As Didier Deschamps said himself during half-time, Argentina came to play a World Cup Final. I'm a French supporter but I was rooting for both teams at the end of the game, and penalty shootouts are always cruel. I've just realized France lost the final each time they had to go all the way to penalties, and Argentina only won when they were wearing their classic Albiceleste shirt... France will never want to go to penalties again and Argentina will never want to play a final with another kit :P

Thanks for the video, is nice to see someone from outside Argentina appreciating all that went into the WC win. It was something so extraordinary will never forget it and im glad people from other countries get to enjoy what our players did on the field as well. Amazing work, keep it up!

This world cup truly will be one to remembered. From the upsets, to the underdogs giving big teams a run for their money, to heart stopping comebacks, off the field jokes, records breaking, close calls and heartbreaks. Qatar 2022 World Cup, in my personal opinion was just G.O.A.T.E.D. People criticize it because of political reasons and alcohol ban but from the first game to the last its just been wonderful.

The man can have his flowers now. It was quite heartbreaking that he did everything, won everything but that world cup was always elusive. I was like damn, the gods of world cup what else do you require of this man? Turns out what was missing to help get there, was the right coach, a resilient team and a solid goal keeper.

Big congrats on 200k bro, you deserve it! 🙌🏾

This was the first football match I watched on my own accord... I didn't it expect it to be one of the best in history. I think I'll stick around and learn more

I was waiting very anxiously for your video. I'm from Argentina and I love your channel. It is very accurate and you are a magnificent. goal hug! abrazo de gol!

You forgot to mention the record breaking number of pens Argentina got and controversial calls in Argentina’s favour

Messi unlocked the platinum trophy for football IRL!

Always a pleasure to see your analysis and how well and inform you treat southamerican football. It was a video I was expecting forr and loved it. And yes, Maradona can rest well now, as now the golden throne belongs to Messi. Just one more thing to say: Muchaaaachoooos, ahora nos volvimo' a ilusionar...

Hi, huge fan here. I am quite happy that you actually mentioned how the NDL basically bullied the Argentinian team in penalties. Most media decided to ignore that and chose to demonize us instead.

Great video. I didn't watch the final because I thought it would be too stressful - I couldn't bear the thought of Messi not lifting the cup. Pheww...justice for the sports greatest and most inspirational player at last !!

As usual, wonderful content. I totally agree with every single bit of this video. After 30+ years of being a football fan/player/manager/referee/league director, I truly think you’re one of the most objective football related content creators out there. Keep it up, Tinashe!

I'll never forget this tournament, it has been amazing. I'm glad that Messi has finally won the most prized trophy in sports history. Simply the GOAT.

I keep coming back to this video every month, you did an amazing job putting together what is probably the best recap of the 2022WC. Cheers!

im a madrid fan but hats off, he is truly the gratest footballer of all time.

I’m surprised you didn’t mention how quality Cavaminga and Kolo Muani were, their energy and pressing changed the game and lead to the pen

Having the World Cup in winter was surreal. Especially if you are in school. Everyone was secretly watching and the cheers that went up around the school as teams scored was unforgettable.

Saludos desde Argentina, increìble video. Soñé toda la vida con éste momento.

The corner where Montiel got hand balled and Mbappe scored, France did handball first and the french player slided the ball towards Mbappe with hands.

There were no actual debate. People who understand football can’t really say that Ronaldo is superior footballer than Messi. It’s not just about goals and assists (which Messi also provides). Messi is a playmaker on a totally different level, playing in the most difficult football era so far. There were no so many good teams during Pele, Maradona, Cruyff era. No one played at a such high level for a such long time. Brazilian Ronaldo or Ronaldinho peaked for a short time period, but Messi is playing so good for almost 16 years. Overall I think Ronaldo is a great goal scorer, but Messi is undoubtably the best footballer ever. I’m not Argentinian nor Barca fan. Just saying how it is. Mbappe has a potential, but he needs to change his club. Don’t forget that at 23 Messi already had two Ballon Dors.

Damn! Congratulations on producing such a fantastic video, Mr. Iconic! I've been thoroughly impressed, entertained, and enlightened.

Beautiful video, man. Thank you.

Im having trouble saying Mbappe had an amazing performance, when he had 2 touches up until the 80th min. Yes he scored 3 goals in less than 30, but to say his performance is amazing, requires him to be at least involved for most of the game.

Yo, this is the first video I've seen from this channel - but dude, you're great! Great knowledge, video editing, voice, humour. Big up!

Great video, amaaazing World Cup and final!!! Vamos Argentina!!🎉⚽️🇦🇷🐐🏆

A great ending to one of the most (if not THE most) decorated player on the world. Congratulations and vamos Messi and Argentina! Truly a dream ending for anyone if this was a movie!

So many people saying the GOAT debate is over, but Messi winning the World Cup really doesn't change anything… Because Messi has been the GOAT since day 1

Excellent video, beautifully narrated! Yeah, this has been epic WC! And when your national team goes into the semi's and ends up 3rd it is even more memorable. Watching your team or watching a game that you don't have emotional stake in is truly a night and day experience. The amount of stress that you live thought is crazy but if the game ends in victory the amount of adrenaline and joy that is released is just insane. And unity in the country that is in the air is just something that can't be reached in any other way except in the war if you are attacked by invading force. That's why scenes from Argentina after they won didn't surprise me at all. Although we finished 2nd in Russia and 3rd in Qatar it was still epic in the streets. Winning the WC would stop the country. Loss to Argentina in the semi's really hurt, cause after we beat Brazil there was a real possibility we might go all the way this time. But despite the questionable penalty that emotionally devastated us and killed our game, I still feel Argentina deserved to win. You could see that crazy determination, they really wanted it. It was destined that Messi will finally win that elusive WC trophy in his last try and even the might France with crazy Mbappe was not going to stop them. Yeah, Messi really completed football now, that's it, nothing more to say, he is the GOAT!

Was waiting for this video for the past 2 days, and it was a BANGER per usual. Keep it up bro

For me Messi never needed to win a wc to be the GOAT. He was always the GOAT for me but it fills me with happiness to see Messi win the trophy which he desired so much.

Messi have always been the GOAT even before the world cup win.

Just seen this, the effort you go to wow! Also happy new year - subbed and love the content🎉

I went to the mall with my family to see the final cuz there was a bit screen and a lot of people, I'm not a very big football fan so i just wanted to watch an entertaining and exciting game, not just a 1-0 where nothing happens for 80 minutes, but what we got was something that was really priceless

Messi makes us happy like no other

This was the best game ever, highest level, final World Cup, Messi v Mbappe, comebacks, extra time, pens, Messi cemented his legacy as GOAT and finally wins World Cup in his last ever World Cup. Absolute perfection.

Wow I really liked this vid. It was well done and the comments/voice was perfect !

Been waiting for your recap ! Thank you!

Messi what a player, he quite possibly has the greatest resume in football, and he might also be the best player, but that’s still up for debate. I’m happy for Messi he deserved that World Cup, I hope he thanked Martinez and Di Maria, cause Argentina would have gotten run over by Mbappe if it wasn’t for them.

Messi's career mind as well be an anime

Your videos are awesome! Thanks for the quality football content. 🔥

congrats on 200k my guy!!

I expected to be sad after that Mexico disasterclass BUT oh my, what a tournament. Almost feels underwhelming that league football is coming back soon. How I'll miss the month long festival of football 🤩

That ending could make a grown man cry🥲

Great video, also congrats on 200k🎉

I love your videos man. From the sarcasm to the fine analysis. Keep at it 👌🏾 I don’t even have to watch the video first so I can like it. I hit the like button first cause I know I won’t be disappointed.

Anyone who watched Peter Jackson’s LOTR can link Messi to Aragorn. Messi never strived for power, only recognition and a helper, very akin to Aragorn. But destiny would come to him and he had to take it, no matter what. And Messi showed the quality of a great leader, very much in common with Aragorn. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is the Return of the King. And Messi had finally made name for himself, and was rightfully recognised. Is Messi an Aragorn of football? I think yes.

Beautiful essay. The second half was really good futbol but man, the heart can only take so much stress; it really really hit us Argentinians HARD I can only describe it as suddenly having a stone at the bottom of your stomach and moving and speaking becomes impossible. It's the hard times what makes the good times all the more enjoyable

I've always thought Messi had the edge over Cristiano Ronaldo. That doesn't change the fact that their rivalry was legendary and made their prime extremely entertaining. Messi further cemented his legend while CR7 tainted his own with his disrespectful behavior lately. I will still remember them as the greatest I've ever seen. Congratulations to Messi for winning the world cup. Congratulations to the entire team of Argentina.

fantastic video, as usual!

That world cup final was a magnum opus. Simply spectacular!

The Mozart of our game for eternity✨ All the cynics,crtitics & haters keep throwing ur bricks at him! He take them and build another monument of the genius with them.Messi's world where the insane & impossible becomes the expected. Leo Messi ,The Undisputed GOAT 🐐✨

Beautiful video as always

Hey man, this channel is fantastic. Quickly became my favorite football KZfaqr! Keep it up habibi

200k subscribers been her since 10k Congrats Tinashe.

In my lifetime I have *never* seen an Argentine squad i would have considered bad. Their weakpoint was always the defense, but often they were suitable and the offensive was top notch. But from my perspective this is the first World Cup (since 06) where the Argentine tactics could NOT be summed up as "Get the ball, give it to Messi". They acted as a team. A team that exactly knew what an unbelievable asset they have in their pocket.

Future generations will be jealous we were able to watch Messi and Ronaldo throughout their prime.

The GOAT of FOOTBALL

What a Video my Guy. Argentina & Messi's Journey from Copa America Triumph to World Cup Winners is truly Amazing. As much as I love this Team so much and many Moments are engraved in my Mind, I can't help but love that my Local Club in Atlanta (MLS) had a Player on the Team. He's going to be part of that next generation of Argentinian Football.

hey mate, been waitin' for this since the near death experience in the finals

You forgot one of the main plots of the wc final... the infamous martinez save in the literal last minute

first world cup final hattrick where all the goals the ball actually went over the line

A wonderful tribute. I will be so enamored with this tournament for the rest of my life

Absolutely brilliant. First time watching your channel. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 love every minute of it .