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Well-known comedian Jimmy Fallon recently talked about the FIFA World Champions, Argentina. He was doing a hilarious segment on his show in which he was altering big headlines and giving them a funny spin. Argentina made headlines in December after winning the FIFA 2022 World Cup. After years of waiting, and years of tears, Lionel Messi finally won the trophy his heart desired the most. 

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 started with a little nightmare for Argentina as, against all odds, they lost their first match with Saudi Arabia. Everyone was shocked, and fans were heartbroken. But the team vowed to never look back after it and they only stopped after taking the trophy.

Jimmy Fallon talked about the Argentinian star

Jimmy Fallon is one of the most known late-night hosts in Hollywood. The millionaire star was doing a hilarious segment on his show when a headline came. 

The headline was related to Argentina winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Just below the headline, there was the picture of Argentinian penalty king Emiliano Martinez celebrating after blocking Coman.

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Giving a funny turn to the headline, Jimmy said, “Mucinex guy has a major glow up“. Comparing Emiliano Martinez in his green kit with Mr. Mucus was a hilarious spin. The audience also find it funny and gave him a big laugh. Although he continued to the next joke, he didn’t forget to do the dance Emiliano did after saving the penalty shot from Coman.

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Mr. Mucus is the main antagonist of the Mucinex brand. Mucinex is one of the well-known medicine brands. It is hilarious to know the context that in real life this Mr. Mucus won.

Emiliano Martinez won it for Messi

Emiliano Martinez played a big role in winning the final for Argentina. Not only did he make a match-defining save in the last minutes of added time. He also saved a Penalty and made enough pressure on the next one that he missed the chance.

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He had been amazing throughout the tournament. Especially in penalties, the Argentinian goalkeeper proved to be a beast. This world cup win fulfilled many dreams and made Messi fans happy for weeks.