From Ronaldo to Messi: Top 10 Moments in the 2022 World Cup

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar produced many memorable moments and events. Let's recall ten of the most memorable events from the first ever World cup held in the Middle-East region.

Saudi Arabia upset Argentina on Day 3 of the World Cup. Argentina went on to win their next six matches and the tournament. KSA lost their last two matches. They were eliminated at the group stage.

The current World Cup has delivered one last memorable group stage. Japan stunned Germany in the final matchday. Costa Rica were leading against Germany at one point in second half. Germany won 4-2 to salvage Spain's hopes. The new World Cups will be played between 48 teams split between 16 groups.

Andries Noppert has had a renaissance in football and is now a regular starter for the Netherlands. He was a backup goalkeeper for Serie B side Foggia between 2018 and 2019. Noppeert had to pay local mobsters to retrieve his stolen car.

The 2022 World Cup adopted a new method of calculating stoppages. The number of minutes in added time reached double digits on some occasions. The verdict was split between those who encouraged the new policy and those that detracted it.

Christian Pulisic scored the winner for the USA against Iran. The match was played under the watchful eyes of the entire world. Both sets of players exchanged embraces at the final whistle.

Germany's team started their match against Japan by covering their mouths with their hands. The gesture caused an internal conflict within the squad and cost them a place in the next stage.  

Morocco were the underdog at the 2022 World Cup. They beat Belgium, Spain and Portugal in the Round of 16 and semi-final respectively. Sofiane Boufal danced with his mother after the victory over Portugal.   The team's performance evoked extraordinary emotions among their fans.

Ronaldo's exit from the pitch in tears symbolizes the end of an era in football. Lionel Messi and Luka Modric's departure also marks the likely end for icons. The top 10 moments from Qatar 2022 are as follows:

The World Cup was Leo Messi's most memorable tournament. Messi had a lot of incidents during his stay in Doha. He bickered with the referees and insulted Wout Weghorst. Canelo Alvarez accused Messi of disrespecting the Mexican jersey.

Messi won the World Cup in Qatar. He is now considered the GOAT. He has won many trophies in his career but never the big one. The likes of Pelé and Maradona have already won that.