Argentina’s 2022 World Cup Victory: Our Journey to Glory
In an incredible turn of events, the Argentine national team won the men’s World Cup in 2022 after a thrilling penalty shootout against France. This dramatic victory sealed the third World Cup win for Argentina, and propelled Lionel Messi to superstardom. To celebrate the first anniversary of this historic win, ESPN spoke to 10 members of the squad. This article recounts their journey through the tournament, showcasing their resilience and determination to become world champions once again.
Argentina wins the men’s World Cup 2022 after a dramatic victory over France in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in Lusail, Qatar. This exciting game is considered to be one of the best finals in history. The match featured unforgettable moments, including Lionel Messi’s heroic performance, Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick for France, and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez’s last-minute save in added time from Randal Kolo Muani.
The win gave Argentina its third World Cup title, following victories in 1978 and 1986. The victory allowed Messi to honor the legacy of Diego Maradona and also ended a three-decade drought for one of the sport’s best national teams.
In celebration of the first anniversary of Argentina’s World Cup win, ESPN spoke to 10 members of the squad for the “Champions, One Year On” Star+ series. The players reflected on their journey through the tournament, which began with a surprising defeat to Saudi Arabia but ultimately led them to victory. Argentina’s campaign featured nail-biting group-stage victories, intense knockout stage wins, and ultimately, their 2022 World Cup glory.
