Argentina FIFA World Cup 2022 Champions

Have we witnessed the best soccer game of all time? I think we may have. Argentina looked to have the game sewn up, they were in total control and putting on a master class. Then, France found a way back with Mbappe scoring twice to tie the game up at fulltime. Then in extra time, both teams scored with Mbappe getting a hat trick when he scored from the spot in the 118th minute.

Then to penalties. I hate this, I believe it cheapens the game. They really need to sort it out, perhaps going to golden point and just continuing to play until one of the teams scores. 

The entire world is now happy Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi finally received a winners medal. I'm glad Argentina can now party for the next four years and maybe try to go back-to-back. 

Score: Argentina 3 - 3 France (penalties 4-2)

[Side note: we didn't need to see so many picture of that little weasel the President of France, Macron. Broadcasters - stop that.]

New Zealand v Peru

Today we find out which team will be the last to qualify for the World Cup in Russia next year. Can minnow New Zealand do the business against world number 10 Peru? You betcha, the Kiwis are much better than their ranking suggests. bear in mind they rarely play at full strength.

The pressure will be on Peru, who must win. A simple draw involving goals means NZ goes through on the away goals rule (the first contest was a nil-all draw).

[Update; Peru 2 - NZ 0. Peru were much the better team]