December 18 (KNS): Argentina on Sunday defeated France 4-2 on penalties to clinch the FIFA Word Cup 2022 trophy in Qatar.
Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria scored a goal each in the first half, but Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the dying minutes of the game to keep France alive in the match and take the game into extra-time at the Lusail stadium.
Messi scored in the second half of the extra time, but Mbappe once again converted from the spot to tie the score 3-3 and take the game into the penalties.
Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s penalty, while Aurelien Tchouameni missed one as Argentina won the shootout 4-2.(KNS).