Kylian Mbappe might not have won the 2022 World Cup, however, his remarkable execution in the last against Argentina could be respected in one more manner after he was shortlisted for the Puskas Award.
Mbappe turned out to be only the second player in history to score a hat trick in the World Cup by bringing France back from the edge to take the game to extra time in Qatar, before his side missed the mark in the shoot-out as Argentina won 4-2.
The Paris Saint Germain superstar makes the rundown for his wonderful goal against Argentina in France's emotional World Cup final game.
Mbappe's goal isn't the main World Cup strike to make the list, however, as Richarlison's splendid exertion for Brazil against Serbia in Qatar is likewise a competitor during this year's honor.
Balotelli and Dimitri Payet are additionally expecting to scoop the top award.
Here are the list of this year's Puskas award candidates?
Mario Balotelli versus Goztepe
Mario Balotelli's goal for Turkish side Adana Demirspor against Goztepe is on the list and it's nothing unexpected. The former Man City man swindles defenders with innumerable stepovers before a perfect rabona finish.
Amandine Henry versus Barcelona
Lyon won the Champions League for the eighth time in May with a 3-1 win over Barcelona. Amandine Henry got the French side off to the most ideal beginning with a magnificent exertion from long reach after only six minutes.
Theo Hernandez versus Atalanta
Theo Hernandez's strike for AC Milan against Atalanta is the stuff of dreams. The Frenchman got ownership right external his own to punish the region, ran the length of the pitch, and afterward coolly take chance.
Alou Kuol versus Iraq U-23
Alou Kuol became famous in terrific style by scoring a fantastic scorpion kick for Australia's U-23 against Iraq.
Kylian Mbappe versus Argentina
The 2022 World Cup last will live lengthy on the memory, not least for Kylian Mbappe's magnificent volley that made it 2-2 in the 81st moment.
Francisco Gonzalez Metilli versus Rosario Focal
You can't beat a decent volley and Francisco Gonzalez Metilli showed precisely how it's finished with a sensational exertion for Focal Cordoba against Rosario Focal.
Marcin Oleksy versus Stal Rzeszow
Each Puskas award lists needs a few tumbling and the current year's comyearsm Marcin Oleksy and his mind blowing-blowing for the Warta Poznan's men.
Salma Paralluelo versus Barcelona
It takes something uniquely great to score against Barcelona's Ladies' group yet Salma Paralluelo did precisely that for Villarreal last season with a brilliant curling iron into the top corner.
Dimitri Payet versus PAOK Thessaloniki
Dimitri Payet needs no presentation and this net-buster for Marseille against PAOK is certainly quite possibly of his best.
Richarlison versus Serbia
Richarlison illuminated World Cup 2022 with this stupendous above kick which was named the goal of the competition.
Alessia Russo versus Sweden
Everybody cherishes a brazen backheel and they don't come far superior to this one from Britain's Alessia Russo.