Argentina wins the World Cup, defeating France on penalty kicks in a thrilling final for its first world championship since 1986
in what is expected to be his final World Cup appearance. France was bidding to become the first repeat champion since Brazil won consecutive trophies in 1958 and 1962. Continue reading for highlights from the game.France had been the tournament’s most consistent team, and it nearly pulled off an incredible victory in the final. Argentina led 2-0 late in the second half before Kylian Mbappé scored twice to force extra time.
Mbappé and Messi were the two best players in the tournament, and the Golden Boot was decided Sunday. Messi scored twice for Argentina to secure his legacy with a World Cup win. Mbappé's hat trick gives him a very small bit of consolation as the event’s leading scorer.France had been the tournament’s most consistent team, and it nearly pulled off an incredible victory in the final. Argentina led 2-0 late in the second half before Kylian Mbappé scored twice to force extra time.
Mbappé and Messi were the two best players in the tournament, and the Golden Boot was decided Sunday. Messi scored twice for Argentina to secure his legacy with a World Cup win. Mbappé's hat trick gives him a very small bit of consolation as the event’s leading scorer.
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