Qatar World Cup, 2022 was a great sporting event and one of the greatest in history. With lots of unpredictability and shocking results, this World Cup has become very enjoyable. All the teams of this world cup try to win their matches and try to win the cup. But Argentina became the champion. We will cover all the things related to this World Cup and talk about some great moments. So let’s start our blog.
Qatar World Cup 2022: The most exciting and bizarre moments
The opening Match: Disappointing opening for the host
It was a very bad start to the Qatar World Cup campaign as the hosts lost 2-0 by Ecuador. The host nation’s fans were disappointed after their team’s poor showing. The fans of Ecuador celebrated as they left the stadium. It was a terrible start to the tournament for Qatar. The players were sad too as well.
Dream comes true for wales after 64 years: Qatar World Cup
Playing in the World Cup is a dream for all the football-playing teams. Wales is not an exemption from it. Wales played in the Qatar World Cup 2022, as it was their first world cup. Everyone in Wales watches their matches with bated breath. Also, they loved to see how their own superstar, Gareth Wales, played in this World Cup. Brazil’s first and final World Cup is held in Qatar.
Greatest Shocking moments of world cup history: Qatar World Cup
Argentina is a team with amazing history and tradition. They were also the overwhelming favourites to win the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Many people expected Messi’s team to easily defeat Saudi Arabia due to their incredible unbeaten streaks and Copa America 2021 victory. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia made history by defeating Argentina 2-1.
Blue Samurais Rise again
Japan was always considered as the Asian Giants and performed admirably as an underdog in the World Cup. Also, they are famous for their amazing behaviour and neat-clean attitude.The Germans again face the ghost of the 2018 World Cup, being eliminated from the first round.
Ronaldo Touches another record
If you are talking about the greatest player of this generation or of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo will always be on the list. CR7 has ruled the football world with his earthly rival Lionel Messi for the last 15 years. And, in their game of breaking records, Ronaldo breaks the record for most goals scored in a World Cup in his fifth appearance
The USA Got revenge on Iran
After defeating Iran in the group round, the United States finally got its revenge. They had lost to Iran in 1998, and it was one of the most hyped matches of this world cup.
Mexico got eliminated from the first round after 44 years: Qatar World Cup
They were eliminated from the group stage of the Qatar World Cup 2022. From their group, Argentina and Saudi Arabia qualified for the knockout stage.
Vincent Aboubakar and Senegal Had career defining Moment: Qatar World Cup
Senegal defeated Brazil in their group-stage battle, and this is the first time they have defeated this team. Aboubakar scored the winning goal, and the rest is history.
Morocco’s amazing journey to the World cup and a story of a Mother: Qatar World Cup
Every World Cup produces teams whose performances astound everyone. Morocco was that team in this World Cup. They advanced to the World Cup semifinals after defeating Spain in the quarterfinals. And the star of the match, Achraf Hakimi, shared his emotions with his mother in the stands. It is one of the emotional moments of this World Cup. It’s also ironic that Team Morocco was dancing on the field with their family.
No love remains between Argentina and the Netherlands: Messi got angry
One of the furious matches of the Qatar World Cup 2022 was Argentina vs. the Netherlands. They met in the semifinals, and things heated after they tied the match at 2-2. Fighting on the field between the players, lots of cards, fights on the side bench, huge sledding during the penalty shootout, and Messi’s trash talk with the Dutch manager—this match was something else. And finally, Argentina won the match and secured their place in the final.
The Grand Final: Argentina Vs. France, Messi Vs. Mbappe
Qatar World was spectacular. Argentina and France were the final two teams in this tournament. Also, the Qatar World Cup was probably the last World Cup for many players, especially Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player of all time. This final has a huge opportunity for Argentina to win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, as well as a chance for France to win the World Cup twice in a row.
The final of the World Cup 2022 was amazing. Argentina scores in the first half, and France equalises in the last 10 minutes of the match. Argentina again strikes and takes the lead. But France again made it 3-3 at the very last moment of the second half of extra time. And in the penalty shootout, Emiliano Martinez saved one of the shots from the French players. After 36 years of struggles, Argentina wins the World Cup at last. It was the most important match of Lionel Messi’s career.
Hall of Fame
Champions
Argentina
Runners-up
France
Player of the Tournament(Golden Ball)
Lionel Messi
Top Goal Scorer of the Tournament(Golden Boot)
Kylian Mbappe