Argentina wins the 2022 World Cup
The South American country defeated France in a thrilling penalty shootout
The match was tied 3-3 at the end of extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring twice for Argentina and Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick for France. In the penalty shootout, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez saved two penalties to give his team the victory. Argentina's victory is their first World Cup title since 1986 and their third overall.
The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Argentina took the lead in the 23rd minute when Messi converted a penalty. Ángel Di María doubled Argentina's lead in the 36th minute. France pulled one back in the 80th minute when Mbappé scored from the penalty spot. Mbappé equalized in the 81st minute with a superb volley. The match went into extra time, and Messi scored again in the 108th minute to give Argentina the lead. However, Mbappé equalized again in the 118th minute, forcing the match to a penalty shootout.
In the penalty shootout, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez saved two penalties to give his team the victory. Argentina's victory is their first World Cup title since 1986 and their third overall.
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