Heads in the game

France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra time added to the game to break a tie, the referee had a critical decision to make—and fast. Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain and soccer legend, had just launched the ball past the French goal line, giving Argentina a 3–2 lead.