Lionel Messi finally got his hands on Argentina's only remaining trophy, guiding the team to victory in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Argentina had to wait until the penalty shootout to beat France in what turned out to be an exciting finish.

After the match, Messi got the Golden Ball, which is awarded to the best player. Meanwhile, Martinez was awarded the Golden Glove winner for best goalkeeper, while Enzo Fernandez was awarded the Best Young Player winner. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe was awarded the Golden Boot after finishing as the top-scorer with eight goals.

Taking to Instagram, Messi penned an emotional note for his fans and revealed that it was his dream to win the World Cup. He wrote, "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!! So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don't fall, I can't believe it...... Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me, and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and are united we are able to achieve what we aim for. The merit of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also one of all Argentinians... We did it!!! LET'S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!! We're seeing each other very soon..."

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Initially, Argentina got a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute after Messi converted a penalty, followed by Angel di Maria making it 2-0 in the 36th minute. But Mbappe had other plans, scoring two goals in 97 seconds (80th and 81st-minute), making it 2-2 as the match entered extra time. The former Barcelona captain made it 3-2 for Argentina in the 108th minute, but Mbappe struck once again to make it 3-3 in the 118th minute. In the shootout, Martinez proved to be the hero with saves off Aurelien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman as Argentina secured a 4-2 win in the shootout.