Argentina overcame France on penalties to win the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Stadium.

Argentina took the lead in the 23rd minute when Lionel Messi converted a penalty after Ousmane Dembele fouled Angel D Maria.

Argentina’s second goal came in the 36th minute, assisted by Alexis MacAllister. France dominated the second half despite being behind by one goal at the halftime.

In the 81st minute, Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty for Argentina and volleyed in a cross by Marcus Thuram to equalize for France as the game went to extra time.

In the 109th minute, Messi scored a cross from Lautaro Martinez to put Argentina back in ahead. Mbappe equalized from the penalty spot, sending the game to a penalty shoot-out.

Argentina came out on top in penalties 4-2 as France as Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni missed.

Argentina Beat France In Dramatic Final To Land First World Cup Title In 36 Years