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Messi's Ultimate Glory
Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup trophy at age 35, completing his legendary legacy and winning the Golden Ball as tournament's best player.
⚽ All Goal Scorers
Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé| # | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 8 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 7 |
| 3 | Julián Álvarez | Argentina | 4 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroud | France | 4 |
| 5 | Cody Gakpo | Netherlands | 3 |
| 5 | Marcus Rashford | England | 3 |
| 5 | Richarlison | Brazil | 3 |
| 5 | Bukayo Saka | England | 3 |
| 5 | Álvaro Morata | Spain | 3 |
| 5 | Gonçalo Ramos | Portugal | 3 |
| 5 | Enner Valencia | Ecuador | 3 |
| 12 | Youssef En-Nesyri | Morocco | 2 |
| 12 | Andrej Kramaric | Croatia | 2 |
| 12 | Harry Kane | England | 2 |
| 12 | Rafael Leão | Portugal | 2 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowski | Poland | 2 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandes | Portugal | 2 |
| 12 | Breel Embolo | Switzerland | 2 |
| 12 | Cho Gue-Sung | South Korea | 2 |
| 12 | Ferran Torres | Spain | 2 |
Top 5 Historic Moments
History Made at Qatar 2022
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First Winter World Cup
The 2022 World Cup became the first ever to be held in November-December, breaking the traditional June-July schedule due to Qatar's climate.
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Morocco's Historic Run
Morocco became the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semifinal, defeating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal along the way.
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Mbappé's Hat-Trick in Final
Kylian Mbappé scored 3 goals in the World Cup Final against Argentina, becoming only the second player after Geoff Hurst to achieve this feat.
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Greatest Final Ever
The Argentina vs France final is widely regarded as the greatest World Cup Final in history, featuring 6 goals, a penalty shootout, and incredible drama.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar - Complete Player Statistics
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar delivered unforgettable performances from the world's greatest players. Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 8 goals, including a historic hat-trick in the final. Lionel Messi scored 7 goals and 3 assists, earning the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player and finally lifting the World Cup trophy at age 35.
Top Scorers Breakdown
The Golden Boot race was dominated by French and Argentine attackers. Mbappé's 8 goals included 2 in the Round of 16 vs Poland and his stunning final hat-trick. Messi netted 7 times, with crucial goals in every knockout match. Julián Álvarez and Olivier Giroud each contributed 4 goals for their nations' campaigns.
Assist Leaders Analysis
How many assists did Di María have in the 2022 World Cup? Ángel Di María provided 1 official assist (to Messi vs Mexico). Note: Some sources list 2 as he also won the penalty in the Final, but FIFA doesn't count penalties won as assists. The assist charts were led by Lionel Messi (3 assists), Ivan Perišić (3 assists), and Antoine Griezmann (3 assists). Griezmann's role as France's deep-lying playmaker saw him create numerous chances throughout the competition.
Award Winners
- Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé (France) - 8 goals
- Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina) - Best Player
- Golden Glove: Emiliano Martínez (Argentina) - Best Goalkeeper
- Best Young Player: Enzo Fernández (Argentina)
Historic Final Statistics
The Argentina vs France final featured 6 goals, 2 penalty shootouts, and is widely considered the greatest World Cup Final ever. Mbappé became only the second player (after Geoff Hurst in 1966) to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. Messi scored twice including a penalty in the shootout victory.