'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.
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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.
'We love this team': Argentina street party explodes after World Cup win
BUENOS AIRES : Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the streets on a sunny Sunday in Buenos Aires, ecstatic after a nail-biting victory on penalties in the World Cup final over France made the South Americans world champions for the first time since 1986.
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.
We had to suffer to win the World Cup say Argentina players
LUSAIL, Qatar : Argentina were made to suffer before landing their first World Cup title in 36 years, having twice squandered a lead, including in extra-time before edging past defending champions France 4-2 on penalties in the final on Sunday.
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:
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.