Qatar 2022: Argentina emerges World Cup champions after beating France

Argentina have been crowned the 2022 FIFA World Cup champions after beating France in the final.

La Albiceleste had drawn 3-3 against France after 120 minutes at Lusail Stadium.

Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria put Argentina 2-0 up in the first half, but Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the second half to force the game into extra time.

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However, Messi scored for Argentina in 108 minutes before Mbappe completed his hat-trick as he scored a late extra-time second-half goal to force the game into a penalty shootout.

Argentina eventually won 4-2 on a penalty shootout to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup.