With Argentina eventually emerging victorious and Lionel Messi rightly taking most of the acclaim, there were several standout performers in this winter’s World Cup who might have flown under the radar. Antoine GriezmannFrance came within a handful of penalties of retaining their title thanks to a Mbappé-led resurgence in the final. Had Les Bleus won their second successive World Cup in Qatar, Antoine Griezmann would have likely received all the plaudits. In reality, Griezmann was one of the best players of the entire tournament, especially according to sites such as theguardian.com/football. After a tournament like no other in Qatar, the World Cup hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico in four years’ time looks set to be another dazzling affair.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2023 10:45 UTC