FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Messi shines as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022: After a 3-3 thriller in 120 minutes, Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup after 36 years.

Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the trophy after winning the World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Argentina vs France, World Cup 2022 Final Live Scorecard: After a 3-3 thriller in 120 minutes, Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup after 36 years.

After Argentina had taken a 2–0 lead through Lionel Messi and Ángel Di Maria, it was Kylian Mbappé who put France back in front 97 seconds into the second half. Messi scored once again in extra time but France hit back with another goal from Embappé’s chance.

France coach Didier Deschamps reverted to his preferred lineup after center backs Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot ruled them out of the semi-final against Morocco.

Upamecano starts alongside Raphael Varane after the Manchester United defender also recovered from the virus, while Olivier Giroud starts in front of Kylian Mbappé on his left and Ousmane Dembele on the right.