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John Jones

Golden Glove winner at World Cup 2022 confirmed as Argentina's Emiliano Martinez helps team to trophy

While most of the focus was on the goalscoring talents of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe during the thrilling 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, it was a goalkeeper who helped the South Americans to the trophy.

Emi Martinez denied Kingsley Coman from the spot during a tense penalty shootout, with Gonzalo Montiel converting to seal a first World Cup trophy for Argentina since 1986.

Both Martinez and France captain Hugo Lloris went into the final as contenders for the prestigious Golden Glove, with goalkeepers already eliminated from the tournament also in with a chance.

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