This was a World Cup Lionel Messi refused to lose
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.
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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 Inspires Argentina To Third World Cup Title Despite Kylian Mbappe Hat-trick
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third World Cup and prevent France becoming the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy. But a truly remarkable game saw Messi and Mbappe both live up to their billing, with Messi scoring twice and Mbappe becoming the first player since England's Geoff Hurst in 1966 to net a World Cup final hat-trick in a game that ended 3-3 after extra time.
Analysis:Drama specialists Argentina deserve their World Cup title
LUSAIL, Qatar : Sunday's World Cup final turned from a one-sided affair into a nerve-racking vintage showdown and it was somehow fitting that footballing diva Argentina prevailed over France amid the drama.
World Cup 2022: Argentina's route to title explained
Argentina won their third World Cup trophy after the final in Qatar on Sunday. Here is what you need to know about their route to the title:
Messi's moment! Argentina crowned champions after World Cup final epic
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.
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.