Following that, in the 36th minute, Alexis MacAllister assisted Di Maria, who made it 2-0.
With Argentina cruising to a comfortable victory, Kylian Mbappe came to France’s aid and staged a comeback. Mbappe leveled the game in the 80th minute with a penalty after Kolo Muani was brought down in the Argentine box. Mbappe then made it 2-2 with a stunning volley in the 81st minute.
Messi made it 3-2 for Argentina in the 108th minute of extra time, scoring after some poor defending. But Mbappe came to his team’s rescue again in the 118th minute, tying the game at 3-3. Argentina won 4-2 in a nail-biting penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez coming out on top to deny Aurelien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman.
Messi spoke about the final and dropped a cryptic retirement hint a month after winning the historic trophy. Messi told Buenos Aires-based UrbanaPlay, It has finally arrived at the end of my professional career. To be honest, it was a closing cycle.
Finally, I have completed all of my goals with the national team. I had always wanted to play in the World Cup. In my career, I have accomplished everything. It was about concluding my career in a unique way. I never imagined this would happen to me.
I have no complaints and cannot ask for more. We won the Copa America in 2021 and now the World Cup, so there’s nothing left for me to say , he went on to say.
Messi has won every possible trophy in club football, including multiple UEFA Champions League trophies, in addition to winning everything with his country (Copa America, Olympics, and World Cup). With his PSG contract set to expire this summer, fans will not be surprised if the former Barcelona man decides to retire.
