Has Lionel Messi ended the GOAT debate? Fans react after Argentina lift FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy

Is Lionel Messi the G.O.A.T? Many people think the debate over this issue has now ended. At the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties to win the FIFA World Cup 2022. Argentina wanted to win this game for Messi, and they succeeded.

Fans have been expressing their love and respect for Messi and his team since he won the clash, which was the only trophy missing from his cabinet.

Speaking of the match, despite Kylian Mbappe scoring three goals and scoring in the shootout, France lost the decider.

Messi and Angel di Maria gave Argentina a 2-0 lead in the first half, but two quick goals from Mbappe allowed France to tie the score at 2-2.

France appeared lifeless for the bulk of the game, but late in the second half, they found their spark again. The scores were still 2-2 at the last second of regulation time.

Messi scored in the 109th minute of extra time, but Mbappe equalised for France in the second half to tie the game at three. Argentina secured the victory in the penalties.