After the 2022 World Cup ended, individual awards were dominated by Argentina, three-time champion with a victory over France on penalties. The game was 3-3 at the end of extra time, but in the tiebreaker the will of the South Americans prevailed.
The best player of the tournament, Lionel Messi, scored two goals in the decision. Mbappé was top scorer, with eight goals in the tournament, three of which in this final alone – repeating something that only the Englishman Geoff Hurst had achieved, in the 1966 decision.
Messi, aged 35, was voted the best of the tournament for leading Argentina to its first title since 1986. He scored seven goals in the tournament and distributed three assists – he was the oldest player to receive the award.
In artillery, only Mbappé surpassed the Argentine playmaker. They were level before the final, but the 23-year-old Frenchman was the catalyst for his team, sending three balls into the net to the Argentinian’s two.
Enzo Fernández, aged 21, was a discovery of coach Lionel Scaloni. Reserve at the beginning of the cycle, he gained the position in the second game of the group stage when he scored a great goal against Mexico.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, known as “Dibu”, who dyed his hair in Argentina’s colors, made important saves against Holland, in the quarterfinals, and against France, matches that were decided by penalty kicks.
At 30, he plays for Aston Villa and celebrated his good times with dancing and fun. He was awarded as the best goalkeeper
the prizes
- Best player: Lionel Messi
- Golden football boots: Kylian Mbappe
- Best young player: Enzo Fernandez
- Best goalkeeper: Dibu Martinez
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