World Cup 2022 (final): Argentina crowned world champion by beating France on penalties 4-2 on penalties (3-3 after extra time)
Doha – Argentina were crowned world champions after beating France on penalties 4-2 (3-3 after extra time) on Sunday in Doha in the final of the World Cup (Qatar-2022).
The two teams were unable to separate at the end of regulation time (2-2).
Lionel Messi opened the scoring from a penalty (23rd minute), while Angel Di Maria doubled the lead in the 36th minute. Kylian Mbappé reduced the gap for the Blues (80th minute, sp), then equalized in the 81st minute.
During extra time, Messi gave the Albiceleste the lead again (109th minute), but Mbappé put the record straight in the 118th minute.
After losing the 2014 World Cup final to Germany, Argentina won their third crown after their victories in 1978 and 1986.
For its part, France, which hoped to retain its title won in 2018, won its first world title in 1998.
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