Argentina Wins Thrilling World Cup Final Against France
Argentina's Messi Leads the Team to a Penalty Shootout Victory
In a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Argentina emerged victorious over defending champions France in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. The match ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time, with Argentina ultimately winning 4-2 on penalties.
Argentina's victory was led by Lionel Messi, who scored one of the goals in the penalty shootout. The win marks Messi's first World Cup title and solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.
Argentina's Road to the Final
Argentina entered the World Cup with high hopes, and they did not disappoint. They topped their group with victories over Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland. In the knockout stages, they defeated Australia, the Netherlands, and Croatia to reach the final.
France, on the other hand, also had a strong tournament. They went undefeated in the group stage and defeated Poland, England, and Morocco in the knockout stages to reach the final.
The Final
The final was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams having chances to win. Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in the 23rd minute, but France equalized through Kylian Mbappe in the 80th minute. Mbappe scored again in the 81st minute to give France the lead, but Messi leveled the match in the 108th minute.
In the penalty shootout, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved one of France's penalties, while all of Argentina's players scored. This gave Argentina the 4-2 victory and their third World Cup title.
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