WATCH: Mbappe STUNS Argentina with two goals in two minutes to draw France level in World Cup final
- Les Bleus trailed by two goals
- PSG forward scored from the spot
- Then netted a leveller moments later
WHAT HAPPENED? A Lionel Messi penalty and a Angel Di Maria effort had put the Albiceleste in complete control of an eagerly-anticipated encounter with Les Bleus. However, the defending champions were handed a lifeline when Nicolas Otamendi conceded a spot-kick in the 80th minute. After converting from 12 yards, Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe completed a stunning fightback as he restored parity moments later with a superb finish.
No. Mistake. 👊
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 18, 2022
The moment Kylian Mbappe got one back for France from the spot...#BBCWorldCup #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/072rHrnHc6
WHAT IS HAPPENING 🤯
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 18, 2022
Two goals in two minutes for Kylian Mbappe!!!#BBCWorldCup #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/aD5lvhlTN0
MBAPPE TAKES ONE BACK FOR FRANCE 🇫🇷
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 18, 2022
Game. On. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cbRZEMnOfv
MBAPPE ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 😱
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 18, 2022
FRANCE TIES IT pic.twitter.com/qZLzNz3aow
THE BIGGER PICTURE: France looked beaten when finding themselves trailing with 10 minutes left on the clock, but always knew that one incident could swing momentum in their favour.
WHAT NEXT? With their tails up, France went in search of a winner, with Deschamps’ side believing that they could get the job done inside normal time.