Mabppé, ‘Golden Shoe’
Kylian Mabppé won the Golden Shoe award for the tournament’s top scorer, eight goals that did not help France repeat their World Cup title four years later.
Messi, MVP
After the penalty shootout that decided the World Cup, in an epic Argentina-France final in Lusail, the individual awards were also awarded to the ‘Albiceleste’. Lionel Messi, scorer of seven goals and leader of his team in every match, was voted MVP.
Enzo Fernandez, ‘Best Young Player’
South American midfielder Enzo Fernandez was recognized as the ‘Best Young Player’ of Qatar 2022.
Mbappé, three goals and a penalty kick
Mbappé also scored three goals in a heart-stopping final, two in one minute in the final stretch to tie (2-2) the 2-0 lead Argentina had enjoyed until the 80th minute. In extra time, Messi scored his second goal of the final, but Mbappé equalized again.
Messi led his team
Argentina captain Leo Messi was voted ‘Best Player’ of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on Sunday, after the final in which he was crowned world champion for the first time.
Mbappé, 12 goals in two World Cups
The 23-year-old PSG striker was left with nothing to show for his efforts, even though he scored his first hat-trick in the decisive match since 1966. In two World Cups, Mbappé has scored 12 goals and, given his youth and quality, will have time to continue to add to his tally, although he will carry the thorn of Qatar with him.
‘Dibu’ Martínez, ‘Best Goalkeeper’
Argentine goalkeeper ‘Dibu’ Martínez was recognized as ‘Best Goalkeeper’ of Qatar 2022.
