It’s been four years since the last FIFA World Cup in 2018, but the wait is finally over—the 2022 World Cup is here! The tournament was filled with breathtaking moments and plenty of action, from Neymar’s dramatic goal against Nigeria to Lionel Messi’s stunning free kick against Colombia. But the biggest surprise of the tournament came when Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Ball for best player and Kylian Mbappe took home the Golden Boot for top scorer. In this blog post, we take a look at Messi and Mbappe’s incredible feats and explore how they rose to become two of the world’s greatest players.
Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player
Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player; Mbappe takes Golden Boot
It was a clean sweep for Lionel Messi at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as the Barcelona star was named both the tournament’s best player and top scorer.
The Argentine took home the adidas Golden Ball after scoring six goals and providing one assist in his team’s run to the Round of 16. He also picked up the adidas Bronze Boot as the third-highest scorer behind only England’s Harry Kane (six goals) and France’s Kylian Mbappe (four goals).
In addition to his individual honors, Messi helped lead Argentina to the World Cup final, where they ultimately lost to Germany 1-0. It was a disappointing end to an otherwise stellar tournament for Messi, who will look to bounce back next season with Barcelona.
Mbappe takes Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe capped off an incredible World Cup campaign with a goal in the final, ensuring he won the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer.
The 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star scored four goals in total, including two in the knockout stage. His final tally of four goals was enough to edge out Antoine Griezmann and Romelu Lukaku, who both scored four goals but had one fewer assist than Mbappe.
It is fitting that Mbappe should win the Golden Boot, as he was undoubtedly one of the most exciting players at the World Cup. He burst onto the scene with his performances for France, and he will surely be a star for years to come.
FIFA World Cup 2022
The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer tournament that takes place every four years. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar, making it the first Arab nation to host the event. This will be the first World Cup held in the Muslim world.
Lionel Messi was named the Golden Ball winner for best player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Mbappé took home the Golden Boot as the top scorer.
How to watch the FIFA World Cup
To watch the FIFA World Cup, you will need a television that supports cable or satellite programming, as well as an internet connection. You can purchase a package from your cable or satellite provider that will include all of the games, or you can watch individual games through online streaming services.
If you are watching from the United States, FOX Sports and Telemundo will be broadcasting the tournament. In Canada, TSN and CTV will have the rights to air the games. And in the United Kingdom, ITV and BBC will show live coverage of the action.
Many bars and restaurants around the world will also be showing matches, so if you can’t make it home in time to watch, there’s still a chance to catch some of the game.
Finally, if you want to keep up with all of the latest news and analysis surrounding the World Cup, be sure to follow along with our blog here at For The Win. We’ll have everything you need to know throughout the tournament.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2022 came to a close with Lionel Messi taking the Golden Ball for best player, and Kylian Mbappe snatching up the Golden Boot. It was an eventful tournament that saw some of the world’s greatest athletes competing in one of sport’s biggest events. While we may never know who would have taken home additional awards had other players been present, it is clear from this year’s results that these two legends are at the top of their game and will continue to be forces to be reckoned with for years to come.
