# 2022 World Cup

This year

2023

FIFA investigate Argentina's "offensive behaviour" at World Cup final

Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy, before being filmed mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.

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Jan 13th 2023, 7:42 PM

Last year

2022

# Looking Back

Biggest disappointment? Standout Irish athlete? We review 2022

The42′s writers reflect on a memorable 12 months.

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Dec 31st 2022, 10:00 AM

# Heartbreak

Mbappe will 'never get over' World Cup disappointment as Neymar sent off in PSG return

The France star scored the winner for PSG in their Ligue 1 clash with Strasbourg.

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Dec 29th 2022, 10:25 AM

# Controversy

'Hateful' racist abuse of France's World Cup runners-up slammed

Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni, who missed their penalties in the shootout, were targeted.

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Dec 20th 2022, 9:26 PM

# Scenes

Argentina World Cup winners ditch bus for chopper ride over Buenos Aires

The world champions were earlier paraded out of Ezeiza airport ahead of a few hours’ rest.

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Dec 20th 2022, 7:48 PM

# Analysis

Thrilling World Cup highlights the biggest difference between club and international football

The many surprise results in Qatar 2022 are in stark contrast to the consistently predictable outcomes elsewhere.

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Dec 20th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Final reflections

What I think about when I think about Qatar's World Cup

Gavin Cooney writes about his experiences and impressions of the 2022 World Cup, having spent a month in Qatar.

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Dec 19th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Looking Back

Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2022 World Cup

We also consider the highlight and lowlight of the tournament after an eventful few weeks.

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Dec 19th 2022, 5:16 PM

# future plans

Fifa readies 48-team World Cup

For the first time, football’s greatest tournament will be held across three host nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Dec 19th 2022, 3:10 PM

# doubt

Deschamps' France future uncertain ahead of Ireland clash in March

Les Bleus face Stephen Kenny’s side in the next international window.

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Dec 19th 2022, 1:19 PM

# talking point

The bittersweet feeling of watching Lionel Messi

The 35-year-old fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the World Cup on Sunday, but some will have felt conflicted when observing the star in action.

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Dec 19th 2022, 8:30 AM

Scaloni savours 'insane' final as he promises to 'save a spot' for Messi at 2026 World Cup

The Argentina head coach has not given up on his captain featuring in four years’ time.

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Dec 18th 2022, 11:14 PM

# thrilling

A moment in football history that delivered the emotions that make life worth living

This was a World Cup final that will go down in lore, the nature of Argentina’s triumph only adding to allure of Lionel Messi’s legacy.

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Dec 18th 2022, 9:37 PM

# Superstar

Lionel Messi says he will continue Argentina career

The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored two goals in the stunning and chaotic final.

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Dec 18th 2022, 8:53 PM

# Disappointment

France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in two minutes late on in Doha as France almost earned an improbable win.

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Dec 18th 2022, 8:35 PM

# Joy

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina's penalty hero

Emiliano Martinez saved from Kingsley Coman in the shootout to help his side to a 4-2 win after the thrilling final.

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Dec 18th 2022, 8:19 PM

# record books

Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot after historic final hat-trick

The individual awards were confirmed by Fifa’s Technical Study Group (TSG).

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Dec 18th 2022, 7:44 PM

# The Messi End

Messi takes his crown in Argentina's absurd, epic World Cup final victory over France

Argentina led 2-0 and then 3-2 in extra time before winning one of the truly great finals on penalties.

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Dec 18th 2022, 6:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v France, World Cup final

Argentina faced France, as Lionel Messi aimed to end his international career on a high.

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Dec 18th 2022, 5:05 PM

# response

David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid player had appeared very little in public during the tournament.

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Dec 18th 2022, 2:29 PM

# Boss

Gareth Southgate to continue as England manager, FA confirms

The 52-year-old will remain in the position until 2024.

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Dec 18th 2022, 11:03 AM

# the final act

World Cup final preview: Messi's legacy awaits its crown while France bid for history of their own

We look ahead to the final act at the Lusail Stadium later today.

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Dec 18th 2022, 7:00 AM

# newsletter

Cooney on Soccer: Gianni Infantino's latest cynical sermon

The42′s Gavin Cooney reports from the Fifa president’s first media appearance since his infamous opening speech.

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Dec 17th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Corruption

‘It’s closer to Game of Thrones’ - The story of football’s biggest administration scandal

Writer and producer Miles Coleman on the Netflix documentary series ‘Fifa Uncovered’.

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Dec 17th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Opinion

Ranking the 10 best matches of the 2022 World Cup

Argentina-Netherlands and other memorable encounters.

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Dec 16th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Pride

'The boys fought until the last minute' - Morocco bow out of World Cup run with honour

Head coach Walid Regragui hailed the efforts of his players after their semi-final defeat to France.

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Dec 14th 2022, 11:08 PM

# the journey ends

France end Morocco's magnificent World Cup journey

France have returned to the final with a 2-0 win.

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Dec 14th 2022, 9:15 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France v Morocco, World Cup semi-final

Catch up on all the action from tonight’s second World Cup semi-final.

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Dec 14th 2022, 6:02 PM

# Unpopular

'Everyone wanted us to lose,' claims Argentina goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez has backed his country’s ‘fighters’.

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Dec 14th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Dual Nationality

‘Football was my language’ - The Morocco-born player who came of age in Ireland

Yassine En-Neyah on growing up in Dublin and watching his country of birth from afar.

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Dec 14th 2022, 12:02 PM

# Analysis

Cooney on Soccer: How Lionel Scaloni salvaged Messi's dream

Our latest members newsletter looks at how Argentina have turned their World Cup around.

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Dec 14th 2022, 10:07 AM

# varied

France capable of the gritty and sublime to get job done

The world champions will be favourites against Morocco and their variation in attack should give the edge against a side who have only conceded once.

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Dec 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# main man

Lionel Messi revels in 'crazy' Argentina success

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner set his team on their way to the World Cup final.

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Dec 13th 2022, 10:07 PM

# Happy Days

Highly rated Canada international hails Celtic fans after signing 5-year deal

Alistair Johnston has joined the club from Montreal.

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Dec 13th 2022, 10:00 PM

# flaw

Croatia boss laments lack of goalscorer at World Cup

Zlatko Dalic spoke about his team’s shortcomings after the 2018 runners-up were beaten 3-0 by Argentina.

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Dec 13th 2022, 9:52 PM

# Tension

Dortmund youngster hits back over USA World Cup bust-up

Gio Reyna has responded to comments made by coach Gregg Berhalter.

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Dec 13th 2022, 9:42 PM

# the perfect farewell

Messi on cusp of World Cup dream as he inspires Argentina to semi-final victory

Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina eased to a 3-0 win over Croatia.

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Dec 13th 2022, 9:07 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v Croatia, World Cup semi-final

Argentina faced Croatia, as Lionel Messi and Luka Modric were among those vying for a spot in the final.

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Dec 13th 2022, 7:11 PM

# Preview

World Cup semi-finals: Dreams of Messi and Morocco on the line amid prospect of repeat final pairing

We look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals.

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Dec 13th 2022, 8:00 AM

# All to do

Varane insists France must avoid Morocco ‘trap’ to earn place in World Cup final

The defending champions are just two victories away from becoming the first side to retain the World Cup trophy since Brazil in 1962.

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Dec 12th 2022, 6:10 PM