Lionel Messi wins World Cup as Argentina beat France on penalties in all-time classic
After Lautaro Martinez beat the offside trap, Messi tapped his effort from close range just over the line. But France is not finished there.
Mbappe won another penalty, having his shot blocked by Gonzalo Montiel's arm. He got up and converted to score the first hat trick in a World Cup final since 1966.
Both teams could have won at the end of extra time. But after three penalties in the game, it had to be a shootout to decide the winner.
Mbappe stepped in first and scored, as did Messi. But Coman's efforts were saved by Martinez.
Paulo Dybala scored for Argentina as Tchouameni then put his shot wide past the left post. Kolo Muani kept France on after Leandro Paredes' goal, but Montiel stepped in and kept his cool to win for Argentina.
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After Lautaro Martinez beat the offside trap, Messi tapped his effort from close range just over the line. But France is not finished there.
Mbappe won another penalty, having his shot blocked by Gonzalo Montiel's arm. He got up and converted to score the first hat trick in a World Cup final since 1966.
Both teams could have won at the end of extra time. But after three penalties in the game, it had to be a shootout to decide the winner.
Mbappe stepped in first and scored, as did Messi. But Coman's efforts were saved by Martinez.
Paulo Dybala scored for Argentina as Tchouameni then put his shot wide past the left post. Kolo Muani kept France on after Leandro Paredes' goal, but Montiel stepped in and kept his cool to win for Argentina.
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