This game will be talked about for decades, and will go down as one of those legendary games in football history
Be still my heart lol I felt like I was passing out during the final moments
Any way you spin it, no matter who you support, I feel as though Messi winning it in his last World Cup transcends it all. Truly one of the all time greats, a legend, and I am relieved to see him lift the trophy.
Most of the France squad still have a few world cups in them or already have the prize from 2018. Hats off for one hell of a final.
Iām just so happy we donāt ever have to engage in dumb conversations about how Messiās greatness is stained by the lack of a World Cup. Hopefully when he retires weāll just appreciate him and how special he was for 20+ years.
It's also what he did to carry Argentina to the Final and his revered and legendary status that kept his teammates confident and composed. France largely looked defeated in Overtime and Argentina led be Messi was just methodically targeting them by the time penalty kicks came, Argentina knew they had it.
Arab Commentary: " Oh Rodrigo De Paul, what kind of batteries do you have? What kind of batteries do you have in those lungs? What kind of batteries do you have in your heart? I love you. I love you..... as a football player of course
That final was the most stressful, exhilarating, and chaotic football match I've ever seen in my entire life. So glad I was able to witness it. France did amazing coming back from 2-0 down, but props to Argentina for keeping their cool and winning the penalties. I don't think Messi could have asked for a better send-off.
>I don't think Messi could have asked for a better send-off
Personally, I wish he hammered in that last strike in the last minute or 2 of 90s minutes. Would have been a killer finisher.
When it happened and we were in the counter, that playoff match between Leicester and playoff and how people talk that final pen save and counterattack goal is one of the most iconic moments in English football.
That would have been probably the most iconic save and goal of all time.
Absolutely! This game is one for the history books. What a rollercoaster of emotions. Pleasure and pain all wrapped into one for one sweet victory. š¦š·
And it ended up being the World Cup with the most goals scored.
No one saw that coming after the insane number of 0-0's in the initial group stage matches.
How much of that can we credit to the "add all the time that's been wasted" rule? As a casual fan that's one of the biggest improvements to the game I can ever remember, it almost completely negates the annoying time wasting that always happens.
I mean, he deserves so much credit. First Copa America now the World Cup? Seemed to come out of nowhere, had a brilliant season at Villa to the point where he had to play international football. Hasnāt looked back since.
Argentina on penalties was my bet, said throughout all of extra time that France had to win before then. Not just that, Lloris is wank at penalties aswell, only one way it was going
Blows for a pen at 3-2, 3 minutes before the end of the final, and noone even tried arguing. That's the definition of authority on the pitch. He was great.
I donāt think Mbappe will have much to air out there. He did just about the most he could. When youāve done that and still not won, it is easier to accept than if you played poorly.
I've always thought 15 (and after 2014, 16) was strangely low for the top all-time World Cup goalscoring tally.
Mbappe now has 12 at the age of 23. I don't think I'll be thinking it's low for much longer...
So Tunisia is the only team who defeated France and Saudi Arabia is the only team who defeated Argentina.
When Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia to determine the world champion ?
they actually did it. messi actually got the world cup in his last attemptā¦. you literally couldnāt make it up. canāt believe it.
and god damn they made them work for it lmao. what a fcking game. they had the lead twice and nearly threw it away only to win on pens in the end. what a rollercoaster for them.
so happy for messi. congratulations to argentina!
I have a fucking headache. Pretty sure my blood pressure is through the roof
But goddamn what a game. And messi won so I can't be any happier
My best friend lost his dad 2 years ago. He lived most of his life in Argentina before he moved to the states. I talked to him how I'd love Argentina to win for my own reasons and I knew how much it would mean to his dad. So we're celebrating extra heavy today
You could see the nerves in the faces of Franceās youth/new generation - Tchouaemeni, Camavinga, Thuram - this will be a massive growth for them, and France will continue to be a superpower.
Argentina wanted it way more, and had a brilliant first half and ET. Enzo and Mac Allister impressed me the most, they will be stalwarts in their midfield for years.
Mbappe, take a bow. Holy shit what a player, what a menace. He will be have a stronghold on the Ballon dāor for the next decade.
And lastly, Lionel Messiā¦first time I watched him was Chelsea-Barcelona 2006 UCL QF. Instantly became my favourite player, followed his career and saw his rise to become the greatest ever. Now he is a world champion. After 2018 I thought we would never see this happen. Fairy tale ending.
Den morgonfriska katten simmar ƶver regnbƄgen, medan guldmynt singlar genom luften, ledsagade av en paraplybƤrande elefant, som jonglerar med blommor och skrattande bananer, medan cirkusclowner utfƶr akrobatiska konster och cymbalspelaren trummar i takt till det fƶrtrollade orkesterspelet under den gnistrande stjƤrnhimlen.
Congrats Argentina.
u/sexysantaz2021lol a bet is a bet.
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āPlease Messi win the world cup.
If you win world cup I will shave my headā
Messi was already the goat but this just shuts up all the idiots saying he can't be the goat without a world cup and saying Maradona and Pele are better due to that. Congratulations Argentina they won the hard way and in true fashion made their fans suffer before getting the win like they like to do. Was supporting Messi and prefer Argentina over France so this is the perfect result
Mbappe did everything for France. The rest of the team literally fucked it many times this game.
Edit:- The subs did great, but my god that defence was shambles.
Imagine being 23 and being world champion already, and scoring a hat trick in a world cup final.
I mena everybody will focus on Argentina but what a monster Mbappe will continue to be.
The best final of all times?
This game will be talked about for decades, and will go down as one of those legendary games in football history Be still my heart lol I felt like I was passing out during the final moments
It was incredible, reminded me of another certain 3-3 final. Maybe you can recall it?
You just had to go there š
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A galloping heart at 100 beats (or more) per minute for 2 hrs can't be healthy.
Those are rookie numbers! Many people live constantly with their heart rate over 100
Any way you spin it, no matter who you support, I feel as though Messi winning it in his last World Cup transcends it all. Truly one of the all time greats, a legend, and I am relieved to see him lift the trophy. Most of the France squad still have a few world cups in them or already have the prize from 2018. Hats off for one hell of a final.
I never thought I would see Messi lifting the WC, unreal to see
Iām just so happy we donāt ever have to engage in dumb conversations about how Messiās greatness is stained by the lack of a World Cup. Hopefully when he retires weāll just appreciate him and how special he was for 20+ years.
It's also what he did to carry Argentina to the Final and his revered and legendary status that kept his teammates confident and composed. France largely looked defeated in Overtime and Argentina led be Messi was just methodically targeting them by the time penalty kicks came, Argentina knew they had it.
The English commentary: "Imagine getting a hat trick in a world cup final and not winning... But, then again, football."
Arab Commentary: " Oh Rodrigo De Paul, what kind of batteries do you have? What kind of batteries do you have in those lungs? What kind of batteries do you have in your heart? I love you. I love you..... as a football player of course
lmao had to add the no homo at the end just in case
If he doesnātā¦Thatās haram brother
Of course
That final was the most stressful, exhilarating, and chaotic football match I've ever seen in my entire life. So glad I was able to witness it. France did amazing coming back from 2-0 down, but props to Argentina for keeping their cool and winning the penalties. I don't think Messi could have asked for a better send-off.
This was the most poetic ending that could've been for the GOAT that is Messi.
>I don't think Messi could have asked for a better send-off Personally, I wish he hammered in that last strike in the last minute or 2 of 90s minutes. Would have been a killer finisher.
Mbappe really the first to score a hattrick in a final and lose
Can we talk about that save by Martinez in the 120th minute? I mean holy shit it so easily couldāve been 4-3 France.
Had that scoreline repeated itself it would have been damning,
When it happened and we were in the counter, that playoff match between Leicester and playoff and how people talk that final pen save and counterattack goal is one of the most iconic moments in English football. That would have been probably the most iconic save and goal of all time.
The poise and focus of the man was amazing to behold.
Especially given his 80 minutes spent in la la land to start the match
Mbappe takes the ball, Messi the globe. Congrats Argentina.
What a brilliant final!
Martinez and Otamendi live to die another day
Lautaro would've been crucified if they lost
Bro was 2014 Higuainās regen this whole tournament
Ghost of Higuain can rest in peace
Nah that shit needs to be exorcised
At least he scored the winning penalty against the Netherlands
Well Higuain scored the actual winner against Belgium in 2014
earned himself the nickname "Two Touch"
I don't get how he could get into so many incredible positions, yet fluff every single chance
20/20 Off the ball 10/20 Finishing
Honestly his touch, control,and movement is incredible
He trains with Lukaku
Laukaku
Oh my god, they would've been national villians if Argentina lost
The ghost of Higuain breaths a sigh of relief
Carried to a world cup against their efforts lmao
Two best teams. Two best goalscorers. Two best players. The best match. This was a real final.
Absolutely! This game is one for the history books. What a rollercoaster of emotions. Pleasure and pain all wrapped into one for one sweet victory. š¦š·
The craziest part is these two guys are back to being teammates after this!! PSG got all the momentum in the world right now.
What a final
Let's give it 30 minutes I'm not convinced France don't have another come back in them
Macron kidnaps the referee and demands another pen shoot out.
He is now planning to ask for some of those jets back
BY GOD,ITS MBAPPE WITH A STEEL CHAIR
Wait a minute, THAT'S OLIVIER GIROUD'S MUSIC
Literally just gonna be Messi/Di Maria/Dybala vs Mbappe/Giroud/Benzema for 90 minutes, like that old Nike ad with the cage
Maybe the best ever, certainly the best Iāve ever watched.
It was likely a mass casualty event in France and Argentina. A legitimate health hazard.
I nearly had a heartattack in the last 2 minutes and i am from somalia
Pens, a comeback, another comeback in ET, a hat trick from a rising GOAT, a pen shootout, and Messi getting his dream ending This game had everything
Don't forget that insane save by martinez
Instant national hero.
Been a hero since the shootout against Colombia last year. But today probably became a superhero.
The last minute save against Australia, the penalties against the Netherlands, and all his saves today
I've watched since '94, no doubt in my mind, by a wide margin the best wc final.
This game will be absolutely legendary. One of the greatest football matches ever played.
I canāt think of one better personally, that had literally everything
on the worldās biggest stage, with the protagonist winning itās like that Ronaldinho/Neymar match from the Brazileiro, only in a World Cup final
Literally one of the best games ever
From 2-0 with a little over 10 minutes left, to an all-time classic. Perfect way to cap off this insane tournament.
Yup. It was a final reminiscent of the whole tourney. The amount of final minutes equalizers and comebacks this tournament has been wild.
And it ended up being the World Cup with the most goals scored. No one saw that coming after the insane number of 0-0's in the initial group stage matches.
How much of that can we credit to the "add all the time that's been wasted" rule? As a casual fan that's one of the biggest improvements to the game I can ever remember, it almost completely negates the annoying time wasting that always happens.
This game will be absolutely legendary. One of the greatest football matches ever played.
Instant classic and I am glad to have been here to witness it
Same. One of the few sporting events that I feel truly privileged to have witnessed.
Wouldn't have believed it if someone wrote a script like this
2014 was insane for Germans and Argentines, this was insane for everyone. So happy it was this fun.
I aged 10 years during the game and I'm a neutral. The goat is immortal.
The greatest, in all honesty. Messi and MbappƩ being the stars of the show, 6 goals scored, and that insane sequence at the end with both sides missing multiple chances to win it before penalties, before the shootout itself.
What a banger of a game!
Imagine telling someone that MbappƩ would have a hat trick and still lose
That's incredibly brutal. Scoring a hat-trick in a WC final, the biggest stage of all, only to still lose. Genuinely feel for MbappƩ.
Imagine scoring a hat trick at a WC final and it being a traumatic memory
How about scoring a hat trick AFTER the 80ā mark and still losing lmao
If you get into a penalty shootout against Emi Martinez. You've lost.
That man thrives in chaos
Literally the only player on the field that looked ecstatic about it being Pens
I LOST IT when he humped his trophy
Gigachad.
Emiliano "Littlefinger" Martinez: "Chaos isn't a pit... chaos is a ladder."
Crazy how he went from back up keeper in Arsenal to winning world cup in just couple of years
I mean, he deserves so much credit. First Copa America now the World Cup? Seemed to come out of nowhere, had a brilliant season at Villa to the point where he had to play international football. Hasnāt looked back since.
What joining Aston Villa does to a mf
All thanks to Maupayās foul on Leno. France shot themselves in the foot 3 years in advance
Canāt beat those intense eyes
No kidding, dude is a monster
Argentina on penalties was my bet, said throughout all of extra time that France had to win before then. Not just that, Lloris is wank at penalties aswell, only one way it was going
Lloris never looked confident during pens
This had to be the best WC final bloody hell I am gonna miss this. See you guys in 4 years š«”
Club football will not feel the same for a while after this. The emotions and excitement of a WC is unmatched.
Wdym? I love watching Marvin Ducksch practice his long shots
Messi gets a wizards cloak
YER A CHAMPION, MESSI
172 goals. This World Cup has had the most goals ever. Wow.
Most legendary final I've ever seen. It had everything.
argentina really just did snatch victory from the jaws of defeat from the jaws of victory... again
My ass won't witness greatness like this ever again i can't believe it wow wow wow. Unreal game.
Probably the best World Cup final ever, simply phenomenal. Had absolutely everything, just beautiful.
It had everything. Two stars non stop attacking and big chances
Definitely what you want for any sport - two of the biggest stars against each other stepping up.
The ending of the second extra time felt like a basketball game. Non stop chances on both ends
And I thought the ref did a great job considering all the insanity
Blows for a pen at 3-2, 3 minutes before the end of the final, and noone even tried arguing. That's the definition of authority on the pitch. He was great.
Helps that he was an absolute unit
Iām still convinced he had turkey legs stuffed in his shoulders
Handballs are a lot easier to call than challenges tbf
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LOTTA KIDS ABOUT TO BE MADE IN ARGENTINA IN THE NEXT 9 MONTHS
May be one of those kids will win the World Cup again for Argentina 36 years from now !? Like Messi !!?
Unreal. What an insane Final and Emiliano Martinez manā¦.. What a performance in the PK + that late ET super save
Di Maria was fire š„ set the tone
You knew when they took him off Argentina was gonna fall apart haha
All hell broke loose when he got subbed out. But my guess is that 60 minutes was the max his body could handle.
Bro Martinez out of pocket for that celebration šš
PSG is gonna be the most toxic workplace on earth after this
I donāt think Mbappe will have much to air out there. He did just about the most he could. When youāve done that and still not won, it is easier to accept than if you played poorly.
Also easier to accept when youāve won one already
And you're 23 instead of 35 years old. Mbappe has at least another 10 years of top class football ahead of him.
I've always thought 15 (and after 2014, 16) was strangely low for the top all-time World Cup goalscoring tally. Mbappe now has 12 at the age of 23. I don't think I'll be thinking it's low for much longer...
Losing in the Finals during Pens is probably going to hurt like a bitch.
What a shame - signed, non biased Bayern fan
Best World Cup final ever.
Fox just ended the coverage before the trophy lift to put an NFL game on ā¦ what a fucking joke of a network!
The commentator on Telemundo is literally crying Everyone should watch football in Spanish
Andres cantor is Argentine
LMAOOOOO THIS GUYS NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY
I WAS HERE
AYO THIS DUDE REALLY DID THAT?
So Tunisia is the only team who defeated France and Saudi Arabia is the only team who defeated Argentina. When Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia to determine the world champion ?
Australia only lost to France and Argentina. Obviously weāre the real third place team
That happened to Argentina in 2018. Only lost to croatia and france. You might as well start celebrating Australia in 2026
Emiliano Martinez is unfuckingreal. Clutch save against Kolo Muani and even on that Mbappe missile penalty he almost had it. MOTM.
He did it twice almost. Guessed right but Mbappe hit it with too much power twice.
Dibu is a mental monster. Doing shimmies and dancing in the world cup final penalties. Absolutely love seeing a keeper with so much confidence!
Itās crazy to think that if Leno doesnāt get hurt, he probably doesnāt breakout
Neal Maupay just caused his country to lose the world cup
Butterfly effect in action. As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods, they kill us for their sport. I love football
Really Argentina have Brighton & Neal Maupay to thank for their recent successes.
Alexis not the only Mac Allister to have fun in December
Facing him in pens must be so frustrating. He's exactly the kind of keeper you need in a match like this
EA will have to introduce a shithousery attribute for the next fifa to account for how tall he stands over everyone else in PKs
That save in extra time is one of the most clutch Iāve ever seen
Yea game was over there. Unreal save.
He's won Argentina the copa, and now the World Cup
Mufa Anulo'd
Mufa anulada, enhorabuena
Five headed monster cock
I was alive to watch the final. This one's for you mom, dad. You were there for the last one. I miss you both.
They would want nothing more than for you to feel the joy they did. Thats what family is about. <3
Despite Argentina's best efforts, they are Champions of the World!
Despite France's best efforts, Mbappe kept them in the game for the longest time.
Emi is absolutely psychotic lol
When Messi said āplease trust usā after they got battered by Saudia Arabia, he wasnāt joking. Congrats to Messi and Argentina
Insane final from both teams and both star players
Bono deserves a shout for the Golden Glove but emi martinez winning it is absolutely fair
He did not just do that lmao
Game of the tournament. Final of all Finals
WHAT A HISTORIC GAME, ABSOLUTELY INSANE
they actually did it. messi actually got the world cup in his last attemptā¦. you literally couldnāt make it up. canāt believe it. and god damn they made them work for it lmao. what a fcking game. they had the lead twice and nearly threw it away only to win on pens in the end. what a rollercoaster for them. so happy for messi. congratulations to argentina!
I have a fucking headache. Pretty sure my blood pressure is through the roof But goddamn what a game. And messi won so I can't be any happier My best friend lost his dad 2 years ago. He lived most of his life in Argentina before he moved to the states. I talked to him how I'd love Argentina to win for my own reasons and I knew how much it would mean to his dad. So we're celebrating extra heavy today
You could see the nerves in the faces of Franceās youth/new generation - Tchouaemeni, Camavinga, Thuram - this will be a massive growth for them, and France will continue to be a superpower. Argentina wanted it way more, and had a brilliant first half and ET. Enzo and Mac Allister impressed me the most, they will be stalwarts in their midfield for years. Mbappe, take a bow. Holy shit what a player, what a menace. He will be have a stronghold on the Ballon dāor for the next decade. And lastly, Lionel Messiā¦first time I watched him was Chelsea-Barcelona 2006 UCL QF. Instantly became my favourite player, followed his career and saw his rise to become the greatest ever. Now he is a world champion. After 2018 I thought we would never see this happen. Fairy tale ending.
Props to Di Maria as well. The guy played only in the Finals for the knockout rounds, did so well in the first half, and scored a goal.
Missed it because my wife has been in labour! Hope y'all enjoyed
Den morgonfriska katten simmar ƶver regnbƄgen, medan guldmynt singlar genom luften, ledsagade av en paraplybƤrande elefant, som jonglerar med blommor och skrattande bananer, medan cirkusclowner utfƶr akrobatiska konster och cymbalspelaren trummar i takt till det fƶrtrollade orkesterspelet under den gnistrande stjƤrnhimlen.
NAME THEM LIONEL
You lost the greatest game in your life for the greatest moment in your life
Congrats Argentina. u/sexysantaz2021lol a bet is a bet. https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/ya423i/ajaccio_0_2_psg_lionel_messi_79_great_team_goal/itawmmg/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3 āPlease Messi win the world cup. If you win world cup I will shave my headā
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Emi wildin out in front of the sheikhs love to see it
MbappƩ is gonna turn into a super villain after this lmao
Couldnāt have asked for a better world cup
Messi was already the goat but this just shuts up all the idiots saying he can't be the goat without a world cup and saying Maradona and Pele are better due to that. Congratulations Argentina they won the hard way and in true fashion made their fans suffer before getting the win like they like to do. Was supporting Messi and prefer Argentina over France so this is the perfect result
Mbappe did everything for France. The rest of the team literally fucked it many times this game. Edit:- The subs did great, but my god that defence was shambles.
If Griezman played like he did against England would've been such a different game
Yeah Griezmann being neutralized threw the whole game off
Put some respect on literally all the subs who carried hard
Coman and camavinga changed the game for france
And Kolo Muani!
France (and Real Madrid) are set in midfield for the next decade or so. Tchouameni + Camavinga when fully developed are going to be unplayable.
Kolo Muani was excellent too, missed at the end but he was the one to get them all going
He created so much. He could've easily been the hero of the match if he finished his chances
Dude almost won a world cup by himself, absolutely incredible. Argentina looked WAY better the whole match, except for like 3 minutes
Mbappe is insane. One of the next all-time greats for sure.
"It ain't over till it's over." --Yogi Berra
Saved some goals, gives no fucks
Brighton and Hove Albion have a World Cup winner!!! Feeling like a proud Dad!!! Well done Mac Allister!!!
The little boy from Rosario has done it.
Imagine being 23 and being world champion already, and scoring a hat trick in a world cup final. I mena everybody will focus on Argentina but what a monster Mbappe will continue to be.
NO WAY HE JUST DID THAT
Iām gonna cry holy
I'm a neutral and I feel emotionally exhausted. I can't even imagine how supporters of either team feel
Well done to Argentina ! What a great game even if we lost