Who won the last FIFA World Cup? How Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in 2022 World Cup champions
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially underway, the world is watching to see which nation will lift the trophy and become the next champion.
The tournament began on June 11 and is being hosted across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Defending champions Argentina are aiming to make history by becoming the first team in decades to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
Who won the last FIFA Football World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating France in one of the most thrilling finals in tournament history. The match ended 3-3 after extra time, with Argentina winning 4-2 on penalties on December 18, 2022.
Lionel Messi played a historic role in the victory, scoring twice in the final and winning the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. The title completed Messi’s legendary career achievements, as he finally won the World Cup at age 35 after previously claiming almost every major individual honor in football.
France’s Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the final, including two late goals that brought France level, but Argentina prevailed in the shootout. Mbappé finished the tournament as the top scorer with eight goals.
The victory marked Argentina’s third World Cup title and their first since 1986. Messi returns for the 2026 World Cup, giving Argentina a chance to defend their crown and create more history on North American soil.
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