This was the last tournament to feature ; it will expand to 48 teams in 2026.
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina). Young Player Award: Enzo Fernández (Argentina). Final Standings Champions Runners-up Third Place Fourth Place The Final: Argentina vs. France Copa do Mundo FIFA de 2022 (1).docx
became the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals. This was the last tournament to feature ;
Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi , defeated the defending champions France 4–2 on penalties following a 3–3 draw after extra time. Historical Milestones: led by captain Lionel Messi
According to the Official FIFA Recap , the following players received top honors:
The final at Lusail Stadium is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in football history.