Messi makes history as Argentina won World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a World Cup victory over France on Sunday,

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Messi received the

for being the World Cup's most outstanding player. Argentina won thanks to Messi's two goals and . It's his second time winning the accolade, and he's now the only player to do so.

Messi's first goal came early in the first half, and he helped Argentina get on the ball. France was punished inside the box, and it was up to the renowned soccer player to put his team up 1-0 in sports' biggest game. Messi's conversion put his teammates up 1-0 early on.

Messi became the first player in men's World Cup history to score in the Round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal, and final. Despite finishing second to France's Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot, Messi's conversion gave Argentina a huge boost.

Argentina led 2-0 at the half thanks to Angel Di Maria. Thanks to Mbappe’s

, France and forced extra time. Messi scored in extra time, but the team was unable to prevent another Mbappe goal.

Both Messi and Mbappe scored in the penalty shootout, but Argentina won thanks to

and a miss. Argentina has not won a World Cup since 1986, when it was led by Diego Maradona, Messi. This is Argentina's third trophy, and Lionel Messi's first. It is the first time he can claim to be a World Cup champion. It was his final chance. His resume is now complete.

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