Updated 4 December 2025 at 18:22 IST
Argentina lifted the 2022 World Cup trophy after they beat France 4-2 on penalties in a nail-biting final.
Lionel Messi celebrates after winning FIFA World Cup 2022 | Image:
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Lionel Messi’s national team, Argentina, are the reigning World Cup Champions. They won the 2022 Qatar World Cup after a nail-biting match against Kylian Mbappe’s team, France. The match went on to the penalties after a breathless 3-3 draw in normal and extra time.
Lionel Messi delivered on the biggest stage of football with two goals. Meanwhile, Mbappe scored all three goals for France but failed to secure the World Cup as his side lost on penalties.
In a recent interview with ESPN, the World Cup winner was asked whether there could be a repeat of Qatar in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. While the player responded to the question, he also highlighted the fine margins of the game and how those things might change things in a moment.
Lionel Messi Believes Luck Was On Their Side Last World Cup
The former Barcelona player shared that luck had favored them immensely in the last World Cup final, despite them already being superior throughout the game.
While talking about whether his side would be able to repeat their triumph in the next World Cup, Messi shared, “Can what happene
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