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Qatar 2022: Messi, Mbappe star as Argentina win FIFA World Cup in dramatic final

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South American nation, Argentina, have won the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw against France in the final.

Lionel Messi scored twice to help his nation be crowned world champions while Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick and the first penalty kick to for France.

Argentina’s goalie, Emiliano Martinez pulled off a brilliant save to deny Kingsley Coman before seeing Aurelien Tchouameni put his spot kick wide of the post moments later.

Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty after sending Lloris the wrong way and immediately broke down in tears. Messi has followed in the footsteps of iconic Argentina star Diego Maradona in lifting the World Cup with his nation.

The nation last won the competition in 1986; about 36 years ago.

The match is considered the greatest FIFA world cup final ever as Argentina become the third champion winning via a penalty shootout.

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