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The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

Argentina managed to win 4-2 on penalties against France, after 120 minutes at "Lusail Stadium", which ended in a 3-3 draw.

Lionel Messi was undoubtedly the protagonist, scoring two goals in the grand final, while Kylian Mbappe with his hat-trick managed to take France to penalties.

Argentina started the match well, controlling the game and winning a penalty in the 22nd minute, which was executed by Lionel Messi. Just a few minutes later, in the 36th minute, Di Maria scored the second goal.

When it seemed that even the "turkeys" were surrendering, a penalty converted into a goal by Kylian Mbappe reopened everything in the second half. Only two minutes later, Mbappe scored the second goal, restoring the balance.

The final minutes were filled with chances for both teams, but regular time ended in a 2-2 draw and the teams headed to extra time.

In the extra minutes, it was Messi who restored Argentina's advantage. But in the 118th minute there is another penalty for France and again Mbappe restores the tie, sending the challenge to penalties, which would also decide the world champion.

It was here that Emiliano Martinez saved Comn's penalty, demoralizing the French, while Tchouameni then fired wide to give Argentina a 4-2 victory and their third ever World Cup.

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match

The World Cup is won by Argentina! France a dignified match