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The knockout stage, held from December 3 to December 18, 2022, featured the top 16 teams in a "winner-takes-all" format. Key highlights of this phase included:

The final at Lusail Iconic Stadium saw Argentina face off against France . It featured a record-breaking performance by Lionel Messi and a historic hat-trick by Kylian Mbappé—the first in a final since 1966.

Beyond the pitch, the tournament had a profound effect on the host nation and the global community:

Morocco became the first African and first Arab nation to reach the semi-finals, captivating global audiences by defeating European giants Spain and Portugal.

The tournament served as a career capstone for Lionel Messi, who won his second Golden Ball and finally secured the one major trophy that had eluded him. Economic and Global Impact