Lionel Messi became the tournament’s best player as he led Argentina to their third World Cup trophy.
World Cup 2022 ended with Argentina claiming the trophy after a classic final at Lusail Stadium.
Lionel Messi fulfilled his dream of captaining Argentina to their first World Cup trophy since 1986. A thrilling final saw Messi score twice before Albiceleste defeated their opponents in the penalties.
Messi won the tournament’s Golden Ball award after claiming the final’s Man of the Match prize.
Emiliano Martinez, who played a vital role in Argentina’s campaign with a number of crucial saves, won the tournament’s Golden Glove award.
Kylian Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot after scoring eight goals in the tournament. Mbappe became the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
Enzo Fernandez became the Young Player of the Tournament after featuring in all seven of Argentina’s games in the competition.
In a historic moment for Argentina, Messi lifted the World Cup to complete his mission as Diego Maradona’s successor.
The Paris Saint-Germain star’s international career comes to a glorious end as Albiceleste become the first non European team to win the tournament since 2002.