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“2022 World Cup final loss” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“2022 World Cup final loss” refers to France's defeat to Argentina on 18 December 2022 in Qatar.

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The “2022 World Cup final loss” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “2022 World Cup final loss” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2701 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “2022 World Cup final loss” meme mean?

The meme conveys sadness, disappointment and lingering disbelief after a thrilling match decided at the very end. It illustrates a razor-thin defeat, a chance missed in the last minute or a football fan's heartbreak. It also works as a joke, exaggerating a trivial failure by comparing it with that night. The prevailing feeling mixes bitterness with pride in a team that nearly turned it all around.

Where does the “2022 World Cup final loss” meme come from?

The 2022 World Cup final was played on Sunday 18 December 2022 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Argentina led 2-0 at half-time thanks to a Lionel Messi penalty and a goal from Ángel Di María. France fought back with two Kylian Mbappé goals in the 80th and 81st minutes. Messi scored again in the 108th minute before Mbappé equalised from the spot in the 118th, completing a hat-trick. After 3-3, Argentina won the shootout 4-2 for their third world title. The night produced countless images of dejected supporters.

  1. 18 December 2022The Argentina-France final is played at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
  2. 18 December 2022Mbappé completes a hat-trick and France levels at 3-3 after extra time.
  3. 18 December 2022Argentina win the penalty shootout 4-2.

How to use the “2022 World Cup final loss” meme

  • Post the image after a last-minute defeat.
  • Caption the gloom of the day after a big match.
  • Compare a small everyday failure to that night.
  • React to a match lost on penalties.

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The “2022 World Cup final loss” card in MyMemeCards

Defaite CDM 2022 card
NumberNo. 2701
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@eqo
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “2022 World Cup final loss” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; 2022 World Cup final loss comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What was the score of the 2022 final?

3-3 after extra time, then 4-2 on penalties for Argentina.

Who scored for France?

Kylian Mbappé, with a hat-trick in the 80th, 81st and 118th minutes.

Where was the final played?

At Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on 18 December 2022.

How do I get the 2022 World Cup final loss meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “2022 World Cup final loss” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the 2022 World Cup final loss card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Wikipédia — Finale de la Coupe du monde de football 2022 · checked on October 18, 2026.

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