Lionel Messi won the FIFA 2022 World Cup with Argentina after beating France on penalties.
Argentina beat the defending champions France 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw over 120 minutes.
The final played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium will go down in history as one of the greats.
France twice came from behind to send the game to penalties.
Kylian Mbappe was the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final after Sir Geoff Hurst for England in 1966. Although Messi will make all the headlines.
Messi, 35, fired Argentina ahead from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute after Dembele had tripped Di Maria. A decision that looked very soft.
Juventus winger Di Maria added Argentina’s second after a fine sweeping move in the 36th minute.
France looked to be suffering from the effects of illness in camp during the week.
Argentina dominated for the opening 80 minutes and looked to be cruising to their first World Cup title since 1986.
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France comeback
France came roaring back into the tie when they were handed a lifeline in the 79th minute.
Randal Kolo Muani was tripped by Nicolas Otamendi. Mbappe scored from the spot for his first of the evening.
90 seconds later to Mbappe got his second to take the game to extra-time.
Messi thought he had won it for his side as his rebounded strike was given by goal-line technology in the 108th minute. But, with mere minutes to play, France was awarded another penalty after Gonzalo Montiel was penalized for handball.
Mbappe stepped up for a second time and once again beat Emiliano Martinez, hauling France back into the tie for a second time and sending the game to penalties.
Argentina ultimately held their nerve from the spot to win their third World title and become the second side to triumph after losing their opening game.
