Match report

Argentina and France Draw 3-3 in Thrilling World Cup Final

Argentina
Argentina
3–3
PEN
France
France
Dec 18, 2022

Argentina and France battled to an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the World Cup Final, with Lionel Messi scoring twice for Argentina and Kylian Mbappé striking three times for France. The match featured intense moments and crucial goal-scoring opportunities, setting up a nail-biting penalty shootout where Argentina ultimately triumphed.

Key Facts

  • • Lionel Messi scored two goals (penalty at 23' and normal goal at 108') for Argentina.
  • • Kylian Mbappé netted three times (two regular goals at 80', 81' and a penalty at 118') for France.
  • • Olivier Giroud of France received a yellow card in the early stages due to an argument with officials.
  • • The match ended in a dramatic draw, advancing to a penalty shootout where Argentina secured victory.

Lineups

Argentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martínez (G)
  • 26 N. Molina (D)
  • 13 C. Romero (D)
  • 19 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 7 R. De Paul (M)
  • 24 E. Fernández (M)
  • 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 10 L. Messi (F)
  • 9 J. Álvarez (F)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Acuña
  • 4 G. Montiel
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 22 Lautaro Martínez
  • 6 G. Pezzella
  • 21 P. Dybala
  • 14 E. Palacios
  • 18 G. Rodríguez
  • 15 Á. Correa
  • 17 P. Gómez
  • 12 G. Rulli
  • 2 J. Foyth
  • 25 Lisandro Martínez
  • 1 F. Armani
  • 16 T. Almada

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 5 J. Koundé (D)
  • 4 R. Varane (D)
  • 18 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 22 T. Hernández (D)
  • 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 14 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 11 O. Dembélé (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (M)
  • 10 K. Mbappé (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Thuram
  • 12 R. Kolo Muani
  • 20 K. Coman
  • 25 E. Camavinga
  • 13 Y. Fofana
  • 24 I. Konaté
  • 3 A. Disasi
  • 23 A. Aréola
  • 16 S. Mandanda
  • 6 M. Guendouzi
  • 15 J. Veretout
  • 17 W. Saliba
  • 2 B. Pavard

Timeline

  1. France
    ?' France Card · Yellow Card
    O. Giroud

    Argument

  2. Argentina
    23' Argentina Goal · Penalty
    L. Messi
  3. Argentina
    36' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Di María · Assist: A. Mac Allister
  4. France
    41' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Giroud · On: Marcus Thuram
  5. France
    41' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
  6. Argentina
    45'+7 Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Foul

  7. France
    55' France Card · Yellow Card
    Adrien Rabiot

    Foul

  8. Argentina
    64' Argentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Á. Di María · On: M. Acuña
  9. France
    71' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hernández · On: E. Camavinga
  10. France
    71' France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: K. Coman
  11. France
    80' France Goal · Penalty
    K. Mbappe
  12. France
    81' France Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Marcus Thuram
  13. France
    87' France Card · Yellow Card
    Marcus Thuram

    Simulation

  14. Argentina
    90'+8 Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    M. Acuña

    Foul

  15. Argentina
    90' Argentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Molina · On: Gonzalo Montiel
  16. France
    96' France subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Adrien Rabiot · On: Youssouf Fofana
  17. Argentina
    102' Argentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. De Paul · On: Leandro Paredes
  18. Argentina
    103' Argentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: L. Martinez
  19. Argentina
    108' Argentina Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi
  20. France
    113' France subst · Substitution 6
    Off: R. Varane · On: Ibrahima Konaté
  21. Argentina
    114' Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes

    Foul

  22. Argentina
    116' Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    Gonzalo Montiel

    Handball

  23. Argentina
    116' Argentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: Germán Pezzella
  24. France
    118' France Goal · Penalty
    K. Mbappe
  25. France
    120'+1 France subst · Substitution 7
    Off: J. Kounde · On: A. Disasi
  26. Argentina
    120'+1 Argentina subst · Substitution 6
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: P. Dybala
  27. France
    120'+5 France Goal · Missed Penalty
    Aurélien Tchouaméni

    Penalty Shootout

  28. France
    120'+7 France Goal · Penalty
    R. Kolo Muani

    Penalty Shootout

  29. Argentina
    126' Argentina Card · Yellow Card
    Emiliano Martínez

Match Stats

Stat Argentina France
Fouls 26 19
Pass Accuracy 83% 77%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 10
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 635 532
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 10 5
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 525 409
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Argentina took an early lead through Lionel Messi's penalty at 23', setting the tone for a determined performance.
  • ▸ Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in quick succession late in the match, equalizing for France and turning the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Messi's second goal in extra time brought Argentina back into contention before Mbappé's final penalty leveled the scores once again.