LUSAIL, Qatar — The World Cup final 'for eternity' descended into madness, and then into perhaps the greatest game ever played, around 7:40 p.m. here at the Lusail Stadium, with Argentine dreams crystallizing and then, suddenly, in 96 seconds, paralyzed.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates his side's third goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. LUSAIL, Qatar — The World Cup final “for eternity” descended into madness, and then into perhaps the greatest game ever played, around 7:40 p.m. here at the Lusail Stadium, with Argentine dreams crystallizing and then, suddenly, in 96 seconds, paralyzed.
Kylian Mbappe momentarily shattered them. Lionel Messi rekindled them with what could have been a storybook goal, to put Argentina ahead 3-2 in extra time. But Mbappé equalized from the penalty with minutes remaining.The goalkeeper, nicknamed “Dibu,” sprung to his right to push away Kingsley Coman’s second spot-kick for France, after Messi and Mbappé had converted. He pranced around the penalty area, pumping his fist into the air.
Marcus Thuram then scored for France, but Argentina had been perfect. Gonzalo Montiel scored the winner. Messi fell to his knees. Teammates crowded around him. He had done it. Finally, he and Argentina had done it. They are world champions.
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