Argentina defeated two-time champions France 4-2 on penalties in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Ball, the honour given to the best player of the FIFA World Cup, after a thrilling final at Lusail which saw the legendary striker’s World Cup dreams turn into reality following a 4-2 win over France in penalties.
The victory ends a 36-year wait for the Argentines to reclaim the World Cup title. The team had last won the tournament in 1986, led by the heroic performance of Diego Maradona.
Here, we take a look at some of the best memes that started pouring in on social media after an unforgettable World Cup final.
Fitting Finale . MESSI deserves this Glorious finish to his GOAT carrier. Congrats #Argentina#ArgentinaVsFrance #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/L2JKWSdd9Z
— Rathna kumar (@MrRathna) December 18, 2022
LIONEL MESSI HAS WON THE WORLD CUP #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/u6qC1to4dF
— HOTD Source (@HOTDsource) December 18, 2022
You take the Golden Boot, I take the Trophy! #FIFAWorldCup #ArgentinaVsFrance #Mbappe #Messi pic.twitter.com/BhI8FjgdB7
— Giridhara Raam (@GiridharaRaam) December 18, 2022
Messi has won a World Cup.
Ronaldo has never won a World Cup.The debate is over people.
— ksi (@KSI) December 18, 2022