Argentina beat France on penalties in electrifying World Cup Final
Argentina have clinched the 2022 World Cup after winning over France in one of the most electrifying finals in the tournament's history.
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Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons
DOHA: Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but the 23-year-old showed on Sunday (Dec 18) why comparisons with Pele are not unreasonable.
Argentina's Scaloni on World Cup victory: 'It has not yet sunk in!'
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who masterminded the South Americans' penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's World Cup final, called on his compatriots to enjoy the glory.
'We're champions of the world' cries joyous Messi as he echoes Maradona
Lionel Messi saluted the Argentina fans in Doha's Lusail stadium on Sunday after helping inspire his country to their first World Cup victory in 36 years.
Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup
Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France.
PICS | Spectacular, colourful FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
Thousands of spectators gathered at Doha's Lusail Stadium on Sunday to witness the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappe stealing the headlines.
Argentina beat France to win World Cup final in Qatar
DOHA: Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday. Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe hit a hattrick as a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium.
Beware the penalty specialist if final goes to shootout
DOHA: If Sunday's World Cup final becomes the third to go to penalties then coaches Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a "penalty specialist" at the end of extra time - because it never works.