On December 18, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the Argentine team celebrated after winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup. On that day, Argentina defeated the defending champion France in the final with a total score of 7:5 on penalty kicks. Photo courtesy of Vision China
On December 18, people poured into the streets of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, to celebrate the Argentine team’s victory in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Photo courtesy of Visual China
The dust has settled on the 2022 Qatar World Cup . Argentina lived up to expectations and defeated the defending champion France 7:5 in the final penalty shootout, standing on top of the world again after 36 years.
In the stadium in Qatar, Messi of the Argentine team started all 7 games, scored 7 goals, and provided 3 assists. He won the Golden Ball Award of this World Cup and set many records: only 6 players in the history of football participated. One of the players who has played in 5 World Cups; the player with the most appearances (26 times) and playing time (2314 minutes) in the World Cup finals; the only player with assists in all 5 World Cups; the player with the most World Cup goals (13) in the history of Argentina.
htmlThe 135-year-old Messi has gone through 5 World Cups in 16 years, won numerous honors, and lost close victories. Finally, at the end of his career, he won the World Cup he dreamed of, bringing a fairy tale ending to fans around the world. Through photos, we review the five World Cups that Messi participated in and taste the heart-stirring championship journey of "Pampas Eagle".2006 German World Cup
Teenager Messi makes his debut
"No. 19 Messi is ready to play. Teenager Messi ushered in the first game of this World Cup."
In the second round of Group C of the World Cup in Germany in 2006, in the 74th minute of Argentina's match against Serbia and Montenegro, Messi, who was less than 19 years old, represented Argentina in the World Cup finals for the first time. In that game, Messi contributed a pass and a shot in just 10 minutes, and a supernova was rising. Unfortunately, in the quarter-finals, Argentina lost to Germany on penalty kicks, and Messi's first World Cup ended in the top 8.
On June 16, 2006, Messi celebrated after scoring a goal during Argentina's match against Serbia and Montenegro in the 2006 Germany World Cup group match. In the end, Argentina won 6-0. Image source: FIFA
On June 16, 2006, during the 2006 Germany World Cup group match between Argentina and Serbia and Montenegro, Crespo (left) celebrated with Messi who assisted after scoring. Picture source: FIFA
On June 21, 2006, in the third match of Group C of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Messi broke through with the ball. In the end, Argentina drew 0:0 with the Netherlands and qualified together. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 24, 2006, in the match between Argentina and Mexico in Group C of the 2006 German World Cup, Messi dribbled the ball through a three-man double team. Picture courtesy of Visual China
On July 3, 2006, in the quarter-final match between Argentina and Germany in the 2006 German World Cup, Argentina finally lost 3:5 in the penalty shootout . Messi did not play in this game. Picture courtesy of Visual China
2010 South Africa World Cup
script repeated, stopped in the top 8
Messi has evolved from No. 19 to No. 10, has become the " World Footballer ", and has become the core figure of the Argentine team, and the team's head coach is the world champion Maradona . The cooperation between the two generations of No. 10 has made fans look forward to it. Argentina won all three games in the group stage and beat Mexico 3:1 in the 1/8 finals, but was beaten 4:0 by Germany in the quarter finals. In this World Cup, Messi failed to score a goal in 5 appearances and ended sadly.
On July 3, 2010, Messi (second from right) celebrated a goal with his teammates during the match between Argentina and South Korea in the B group match of the 2010 South Africa World Cup. In the end, Argentina defeated South Korea 4:1. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 27, 2010, in the 1/8 finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Argentina faced Mexico. Messi sprinted with the ball during the game.Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 22, 2010, in the final round of Group B of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Argentina played against Greece . Messi celebrated the goal of his teammate Palermo . Picture courtesy of Visual China
On July 3, 2010, Argentina lost to Germany 0:4 in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After the game, Argentina head coach Maradona (second from left) comforted Messi. Liu Zhankun/Photo by
On July 3, 2010, in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Argentina lost to the German team 0:4, and the Argentine players left the field sadly. Picture courtesy of Visual China
2014 Brazil World Cup
One step away
2014 Brazil World Cup , Messi contributed 4 goals and 1 assist in 7 games, leading Argentina to the finals, but fell at the feet of Germany for the third consecutive World Cup. Messi, holding the Ballon d'Or , couldn't be happy.
He is so close to the Hercules Cup, yet so far away. After the final, the moment Messi stared at the trophy in trance has become a classic scene in sports history. "Chengdu Commercial News" reporter Bao Tailiang also won the first prize in the 2015 World Press Photo Competition in the sports photo category for this photo taken in the stands.
On July 14, 2014, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Argentina's Messi stared at the Hercules Cup after losing to the German team in the 2014 Brazil World Cup final. Bao Tailiang/photo courtesy of Visual China
On July 13, 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the 2014 Brazil World Cup final award ceremony, Messi (right), who won the Golden Globe Award, could not hide his disappointment at missing out on the championship. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 25, 2014, during the 2014 Brazil World Cup Group F Group Nigeria match against Argentina, Messi was picked up by Di Maria after scoring the team's first goal. Picture courtesy of Visual China
On June 21, 2014, Argentina defeated Iran 1:0 in Group F of the 2014 Brazil World Cup group match. After the game, the Argentine players and fans celebrated together. Picture courtesy of Visual China
On July 9, 2014, during the 2014 Brazil World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands, the Argentine players celebrated scoring a penalty kick. In the end, they defeated the Netherlands 4:2 to enter the final. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 15, 2014, in Group F of the 2014 Brazil World Cup group match, Argentina faced Bosnia and Herzegovina. Messi celebrated his goal with both hands in the sky. Picture courtesy of Visual China
2018 After the Russian World Cup
1/8 failed in the finals
missed the 2014 World Cup championship, the Argentina team lost two consecutive America's Cup finals. Messi once announced his retirement from the national team, but was retained by millions of people. Four years ago in Russia, Argentina struggled to qualify with one win, one draw and one loss in the group stage. They met the French team in the 1/8 finals, igniting a goal battle, and ultimately lost 3:4. That year, the French team finally won the championship.
June 16, 2018, Moscow, Russia, Group D of the 2018 Russia World Cup group match, Argentina played against Iceland , the moment Messi shot. In the end, the two teams shook hands and drew 1:1. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 21, 2018, in the second round of Group D of the 2018 Russia World Cup, Argentina lost to Croatia 0:3, and Messi showed his reluctance. Liu Zhankun/Photo by
On June 26, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Messi celebrated after scoring during the match between Argentina and Nigeria in Group D of the 2018 Russian World Cup. Picture provided by Visual China
June 30, 2018, Kazan, Russia, 2018 Russia World Cup 1/8 finals, Argentina played against France, Argentina team Mercado hugged Messi after scoring a goal. Picture provided by Visual China
On June 30, 2018, Kazan, Russia, in the 1/8 finals of the 2018 Russian World Cup, Argentina team Messi (left) and French team Mbappe met on the field. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On June 30, 2018, in Kazan, Russia, in the 1/8 finals of the 2018 Russian World Cup, Argentina lost to France 3:4, and Messi left a disappointed figure. Picture provided by Visual China
2022 Qatar World Cup
Dream come true
"I am willing to give my life for Messi."
These words were said by Argentina's main goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez .
This Argentine team is considered by many fans to be an extremely united team. Before the World Cup in Qatar, they defeated Brazil to win the America's Cup in 2021, and defeated European champion Italy in June 2022 to win the European and American Cup. The high morale continued into the World Cup. Facing the French team, which they lost four years ago, the Argentineans used their fighting spirit until the last second and finally realized their dream.
On November 22, in the first round of Group C of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Argentina lost 1:2 to Saudi Arabia , and Saudi Arabia players celebrated their victory. Photo courtesy of Visual China
On December 10, during Argentina’s quarter-final match against the Netherlands in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Argentine players (left to right) Lautaro , Messi, Enzo, and Alvarez celebrated the victory together. The Argentine finally eliminated the old rival Netherlands with a penalty kick 6:5. Liu Zhankun/Photo by
On December 10, in the 2022 Qatar World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia, Argentina team No. 10 Messi (left) and Croatia team No. 10 Modric were in the game. Photo courtesy of Visual China
After the Qatar World Cup final, Messi said that he will not retire from the national team, and his story with the Argentina team will continue.
Editor in charge: Qu Junyan
Source: China Youth Daily client
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