We all remember how the dramatic conclusion unfolded: the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France. In the end, Messi had the honor of lifting the most coveted trophy in football, while the French players were left without consolation. One of them recently confessed that he has never revisited the match since that fateful day.
Kylian Mbappé shared with the fantasy football platform ‘Sorare’ his view that this final stands unmatched in terms of excitement, the dynamics of the game, and its unforgettable twists: “It finished with a penalty shootout, which is the most painful way to lose.”
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After a nail-biting 3-3 in regulation time, Argentina ultimately displayed more composure during the penalty shootout, a detail we all recall. The French superstar remarked, “Have I replayed the match since? Never! I believe that doing so might stir up some old demons.”
And who could blame him? It’s a real pity, though, especially since Mbappé made headlines that night, becoming the youngest player ever to participate in two World Cup finals at just 23 years old, and scoring a stunning hat-trick.
Now, as the captain of the French team, he has another opportunity to chase the World Cup title. What do you think? Does France stand a strong chance of claiming the trophy? Share your thoughts in the comments!
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.