Which stadium hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final where Messi scored twice?

Lusail Stadium hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final where Lionel Messi scored twice. The match took place on December 18, 2022, in Lusail, Qatar, with Argentina defeating France on penalties after a 3–3 draw.

Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half and restored Argentina’s lead in extra time. France’s Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, but Argentina ultimately won the shootout 4–2. Messi converted Argentina’s first kick and was named the match’s best player.

Lusail Stadium was the tournament’s largest venue, with a listed capacity of 88,966. It was built specifically for Qatar’s World Cup and hosted several important matches, including Argentina’s group-stage meeting with Mexico and the semifinal between Argentina and Croatia.

The final was not played at Education City, Al Bayt, or Khalifa International Stadium. Those venues hosted other World Cup matches, but Lusail was the designated final venue.