Kylian Mbappé (France) with 8 goals, including a hat-trick in the final.
According to the Official FIFA Recap , the following players received top honors: Copa do Mundo FIFA de 2022 (1).docx
Due to Qatar's climate, the event was held in November and December rather than the traditional June–July window. Kylian Mbappé (France) with 8 goals, including a
This was the last tournament to feature ; it will expand to 48 teams in 2026. Kylian Mbappé (France) with 8 goals
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:
Lionel Messi (Argentina), who became the first player to win the award twice.
became the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals.