The World Cup final between Argentina and France is rich in storylines as the 22nd edition of the tournament ends with a match fit for the occasion.
Lusail Stadium hosted what would become one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time. Argentina beat France on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw, and Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory after the most thrilling final in the tournament’s 92-year history.
Argentina took the lead through Lionel Messi and Di Maria, only for Kylian Mbappe to score a late brace. Lionel Messi restored Argentina’s lead in extra time but Mbappe fought back for France, completing his hat-trick and leading the game on penalties. Argentina won the penalty shootout 4-2, to clinch the World Cup and victory in one of the sport’s all-time great games in Qatar.
