#792Career GoalLegendary
“In a World Cup final seen as his last chance at the trophy, Messi breaks the deadlock against France with an ice-cold penalty under immense pressure, setting Argentina on their way and recording his 12th World Cup strike and 792nd career goal.”
Knockout Stage
Year2022
World Cup#12
2022/23'#23
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
TechniqueNormal
2022#1003
2022 World Cup · Final2022-12-18 · 18:00:00
3-3
Argentina
France
2G
Messi’s ultimate masterpiece on the biggest stage: a World Cup final against defending champions France that swung wildly from Argentina’s apparent control to a 3–3 epic, with Messi scoring twice and dragging his team through extra time. In the shootout that followed, he finally lifted the World Cup, completing his footballing legacy in a match many call the greatest final in history.
Minute23'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG0.78
Impact
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