Argentina is World champion. Lionel Messi and Argentina finally won the World Cup on penalties as Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick went in vain on Sunday.Messi scored a brace and Di Maria also put in one as Argentina had full control of the game until Mbappe powered an incredible comeback from France as the match ended 3-3 after extra time.Argentina started the brightest of the two sides. In the third minute, a ball from Di Maria had Alvarez on goal, but the resultant shot was easily grabbed by Hugo Lloris. talisman Messi gave La Albiceleste an early lead in the first half of the blockbuster contest.
It took until the 13th minute for France to get an attack going with Mbappe at the centre of things. But it quickly fizzled out. Argentina continued to be on the front foot and Di Maria had a good chance to get the opener. However, his shot went well over the bar and into the crowd.France got a freekick outside the box near the left-hand side and Griezmann's cross was hit by Giroud but went well over. It was deemed as a foul by the French striker on the defender. Argentina win the world cup second time.
Prime minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Messi and Co. after the South American giants edged past defending champions France.
Lionel Messi was also given the Golden Ball as he became the first player in history to be given the honour
Newsinc24 Team
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