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Mbappe: 2022 Final Was Best Ever, But Painful
8 Jun
Summary
- Mbappe has never rewatched France's 2022 World Cup final loss.
- He described the 2022 final as the most entertaining ever.
- Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final despite the loss.
Kylian Mbappe has shared that he has never watched a replay of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, in which France was defeated by Argentina. The star forward described the match as the greatest in history due to its dramatic twists and turns, culminating in a penalty shootout.
Despite the painful loss, Mbappe acknowledged the significance of the game, noting it was either Lionel Messi's first World Cup win or a historic back-to-back title for France. He admitted that rewatching the final might 'awaken some demons.'
Mbappe's performance in the 2022 final was exceptional, as he scored a hat-trick. This made him the youngest player to feature in two finals and the only one to lose despite scoring three goals, also becoming the top scorer in finals with five goals. He is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with France scheduled to play Senegal on June 16, Iraq on June 22, and Norway on June 26. France recently played friendlies against Ivory Coast on June 4 and will face Northern Ireland on June 8.
