FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ on FOX Sports Programming Highlights: Sunday, December 18
Soccer
12/18/2022
Today’s Result:
- Argentina def. France, 3-3 (4-2) (HIGHLIGHTS | REPLAY: Argentina vs. France)
Must-See Moments:
- 90 in 90: Lionel Messi and Argentina are FIFA World Cup Champions
- Every goal from Argentina:
- Every goal from France:
- Every goal from World Cup Final penalty shootout
- Messi and Argentina lift the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy
- Argentina players carry Messi around stadium with FIFA World Cup trophy in-hand to celebrate with fans
- World Cup Watch Party: Buenos Aires erupts in celebration for Argentina’s victory
- Lionel Messi celebrates as 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner
- Kylian Mbappé claims 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Award
- Time-lapse video of Argentina fans filling the streets in Buenos Aires after World Cup victory
- ‘Truly the best game I’ve ever seen:’ John Strong and Stu Holden recap memorable FIFA World Cup final
- The journey to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final as told by Tom Rinaldi
- A Tournament to Remember: Closing highlights from 2022 FIFA World Cup on FOX
Top Stories:
- Lionel Messi Powers Argentina Past France in Dramatic World Cup Final
- Kylian Mbappé Wins World Cup 2022 Golden Boot
- World Cup Final: Social Media Reacts as Argentina, Messi win World Cup in Penalty Shootout
- World Cup Daily: A Storybook Ending for Lionel Messi, Argentina After All
Today’s Top Quotes:
- “For Lionel Messi, a moment that cements his legacy as the greatest of all time. And a moment that will be a memory for not just for him, but for Argentina and millions and millions around the world. A memory of a lifetime. Lionel Messi, World Cup champion” – Stu Holden following Argentina’s epic World Cup Final win over France on FOX
- “This is the best World Cup Final ever. With the drama, with the beautiful play, with the storylines with that man (Messi) finally being able to check the box and geting out of the shadow of Diego Maradona. For a lot of people, the confirmation that they needed as the G.O.A.T.” – Alexi Lalas’ postgame reaction on FIFA World Cup TODAY
- “This is my dream. I’m speechless” – Argentina goalkeeper and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Golden Glove Award winner, Emi Martinez WATCH
- “We showed a lot of resilience.” – France’s Hugo Lloris to FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft following World Cup Final loss WATCH
- “He does things that no one else on the planet can do. A lot of people can score goals, a lot of people can do tricks and flicks and a lot of people can score hat tricks, but to do what this man does on a football pitch, no one else can do. And that’s why he’s the G.O.A.T. for me.” – FIFA World Cup NOW host DaMarcus Beasley talking Lionel Messi WATCH
- “We were all ready to put the crown on Messi’s head and Kylian Mbappé said, ‘oh, I’ve been quiet, have I?’ – John Strong following France’s two goals in 93 seconds
- “For Argentina fans, as you guys know, football is a religion and today is pretty sacred.” – Jenny Taft delivers live report with waves of Argentina fans joining the shot WATCH
Top Shots:
Full replays of each match are available on Tubi and the FOX Sports app. For notes, coverage, bios, photography and more, visit the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ page on FOX Sports Press Pass.