The GREATEST World Cup Final in history, and Kylian Mbappe REFUSED to let France die! Argentina were cruising 2-0 with ten minutes to go, and Mbappe scored TWICE in 97 seconds — a penalty and a thunderous volley — to force extra time. Then in extra time, he scored AGAIN with another penalty to make it 3-3. A hat-trick in a World Cup FINAL! Only Geoff Hurst in 1966 had done that before. Mbappe was SUPERHUMAN that night in Lusail!
Country: France Opponent: Argentina Year: 2022 Round: Final Score: Argentina 3-3 France (Argentina won on penalties) Minute: 81', 97', 118'
The Moment
- Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds (81' penalty, 97' volley) to drag France back from 2-0 down
- His second goal — a thunderous volley after a knockdown — is one of the greatest World Cup Final goals
- He completed his hat-trick with another penalty in extra time to make it 3-3
- Only the second player in history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final after Geoff Hurst
- Despite his heroics, Argentina won the penalty shootout and Mbappe finished on the losing side
The Verdict
Mbappe's hat-trick was the greatest individual performance in a World Cup Final EVER, and nobody can even argue otherwise. He single-handedly dragged France back from the dead — not once, but TWICE — with moments of pure individual brilliance. The fact that he LOST despite scoring three goals makes it even more remarkable and tragic. He gave absolutely everything and still could not win. Heartbreaking heroics!
Tomorrow: #11 — Stay tuned for the next legendary goal!
