BREAKING! Argentina were crowned 2022 FIFA World Cup champions after seeing off France via the penalty shoot-out on Sunday evening. Read more ➡️
The Albiceleste were boosted by the return from injury of Angel Di Maria, as Lionel Messi became the all-time record holder with 26 matches in the tournament.
France were eager to respond but they could not get their front three into the game and they were eventually caught on a counter-attack ten minutes before the interval after Di Maria fired home a square pass from Alexis Mac Allister, following a decisive through ball by Messi in the build up. However, Les Bleus had a lifeline in the last ten minutes after Mbappe pulled a goal back from the penalty spot with powerful side-footed shot after Nicolas Otamendi clumsily brought down Randal Kolo Muani in the box.
The Albiceleste eventually came back to life in the first period of extra-time, especially after Lautaro Martinez replaced Julian Alvarez for fresh legs upfront, as he twice had big chances in quick succession but was denied by crucial blocks from Upamecano on both occasions, as the last defender.
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