19 Dec 2022

Qatar FIFA World Cup ends in penalty shootout

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 19 December 2022

The 2022 Football World Cup has come to an end in Qatar, with Argentina taking their third title in a nail-biting penalty shootout.

Argentine fans at The Fox bar in central Auckland were elated and relieved after the rollercoaster match, and it was clear who they believed was responsible for the win. 

The tournament has been one of the most controversial in World Cup history.

Corruption allegations plagued the selection process, human rights issues plagued the build up to the tournament, and even the move to December, rather than the traditional June - July tournament, had fans furious.

Nevertheless, the tournament is now in the books, and watching almost every minute in Doha was correspondent Coen Lammers.