Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Kylian Mbappé’s Magical Equalizer

In 2022 French star Kylian Mbappé became only the second footballer, after England’s Geoff Hurst, to score a hat trick in a FIFA World Cup final. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, was ahead 2–0 with just under 11 minutes of play left when Mbappé equalized the score with two goals in quick succession. The first was a converted penalty, and the second was a precisely placed shot that is counted among the greatest goals scored at World Cup tournaments. Barely a minute and a half after taking the penalty, Mbappé volleyed a looping pass into the far corner of the net, tying the score at 2–2. Although Mbappé completed his hat trick during extra time, Argentina won the title on penalties after the match ended in a 3–3 draw. (Watch Mbappé’s stunning second goal here.)