FIFA World Cup 2022 Final, Argentina vs France Final Highlights: Messi Tastes World Cup Glory As Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties | Football News

Lionel Messi Wins Golden Ball, first to do so!

Lionel Messi has won the Golden Ball, given to the best player of the tournament. He is now the only player in the world to have done so.

Emiliano Martinez Wins Golden Glove

Emiliano Martinez has won the Golden Glove for the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Kylian Mbappe Wins Golden Boot

For 8 goals to his name, Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot.

Kylian Mbappe Wins Golden Boot

For 8 goals to his name, Kylian Mbappe has won the Golden Boot.

FIFA WC LIVE: Enzo Fernandes Wins Young Player of the tournament

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandes has been named the Young Player of the Tournament.

FIFA WC LIVE: Montel scores winning penalty

Montel scores the match-winning penalty for Argentina, making it 4-2 in the penalty shootout. They win their third FIFA World Cup title.

FIF WC LIVE: Kolo Muani converts

France’s Kolo Muani scores to make it 2-3. Argentina still ahead.

FIFA WC LIVE: Pereddes makes it 3-1

Peredes puts Argentina 3-1 ahead by beating Lloris. History is in the making!

FIFA WC LIVE: TCHOUAMENI misses for France

Argentina can sense victory as Tchouameni misses his spot-kick too. Argentina lead 2-1.

FIFA WC LIVE: Paulo Dybala beats Lloris

Paulo Dybala, who came off the bench, defeated Lloris to make it 2-1 for Argentina.

FIFA WC LIVE: Kingsley Coman denied

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is denied by Emiliano Martinez. First miss of the shootout, and it’s by France. 

FIFA WC LIVE: Lionel Messi beats Hugo Lloris

Lionel Messi takes the first penalty for Argentina by marginally beating Hugo Lloris. It’s 1-1 now!

FIFA WC LIVE: Mbappe convers first penalty

Kylian Mbappe takes first penalty and beats Emiliano Martinez to put France 1-0 up in the shootout.

FIFA WC LIVE: Match goes into penalties!

Both the teams scored a goal each in the extra-time to keep the scores tied at 3-3. The match will now be decided in the penalty shootout. 

FIFA WC LIVE: Emiliano Martinez with a big save

What seemed like the winner for France through Kolo Muani, Emiliano Martinez made a world class save to deny the French striker. 

FIA WC LIVE: Kolo Muani comes close again!

Kolo Muani comes close to scoring the winner for France but his effort is just off the target. 3 minutes of injury time added to the extra-time. 

FIFA WC LIVE: Hat-trick for Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe doesn’t miss from the spot to make it 3-3 for France in the extra-time. In the process, he also completes a hat-trick.

FIFA WC LIVE: Hat-trick for Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe doesn’t miss from the spot to make it 3-3 for France in the extra-time. In the process, he also completes a hat-trick.

FIFA WC LIVE: Penalty for France

Jus when you though the game is getting over, Argentina gift France a penalty through a handball. Kylian Mbappe on the brink of a penalty.

FIFA WC LIVE: It’s getting rough in middle

The referee has to stop the play as Eduardo Camavinga is down injured. Argentina use the time to make a substitution. It’s only about holding on for a few minutes now.

FIFA WC LIVE: It’s getting rough in middle

The referee has to stop the play as Eduardo Camavinga is down injured. Argentina use the time to make a substitution. It’s only about holding on for a few minutes now.

FIFA WC LIVE: GOAL for Argentina!

GOOOAAAAAALLLLL! It’s Lionel Messi who gives Argentina a 3-2 lead in the second-half of the extra-time. Hugo Lloris had saved the first shot on target but couldn’t deny Messi.

FIFA WC LIVE: First-half of extra-time ends!

Dayot Upamecano with a couple of brilliant blocks to deny Lautaro Martinez a possible winner. The first-half of the extra-time ends with no goals being scored, although Argentina came close on two different occasions.

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FIFA WC LIVE: Upamecano denies Lautaro Martinez

Dayot Upamecano with a sliding block to deny Lautaro Martinez. Argentina come close but France managed to prevent them scoring their third. It’s still 2-2.

FIFA WC LIVE: Double subs for Argentina

Argentina make two changes as the first-half of the extra-time nears its conclusion. Alvarez and De Paul off while Paredes and Lautaro Martinez are coming on for La Albiceleste.

FIFA WC LIVE: Argentina attack fades away!

Marcos Acuna with a good-looking from the left-wing but he fails to find a teammate in the box. The search for the winning-goal goes on for Argentina.

FIFA WC LIVE: Substitution for France

Adrien Rabiot is off for France, with Youssouf Fofana coming into to replace him. France have freshened their midfield in the bid to find the winner.

FIFA WC LIVE: Extra-time begins

With Argentina and France tied 2-2, the extra-time had begun at the Lusail Stadium. If the scores remain tied in 30 minutes, we will see penalties.

FIFA WC LIVE: Final heads into extra-time!

That’s the end of regulation time! Hugo Lloris denied Lionel Messi a late winner as the game remains 2-2 at the end of full-time. Both the teams would look to find the winner in extra-time.

FIFA WC LIVE: Lloris denies Messi

Lionel Messi almost his the winner for Argentina from outside the box but Hug Lloris made a brilliant save to put the ball over the crossbar. This could’ve been it for Messi and Argentina.

FIFA WC LIVE: Another terrific run by Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe barges into Argentina’s box with another terrific run but the his shot gets deflected. France look to hit from the corner but their Martinez collects the ball to thwart the attack.

FIFA WC LIVE: 8 minutes injury-time added

We still have to wait for the injury-time as 8 minutes get added. France have the momentum with them and Argentina seem to be waiting for the full-time whistle and regroup in the extra-time.

FIFA WC LIVE: France have found their mojo!

The defending champions are finally looking like a champion team. With relentless attacks, they have Argentina on the backfoot. Lionel Messi’s men need to keep their head in the game. Extra-time isn’t far away.

FIFA WC LIVE: Mbappe scores again!

Kylian Mbappe scores his second goal just minutes after converting from the spot. France are back level 2-2 and Argentina don’t know seem on the backfoot. 

FIFA WC LIVE: Kylian Mbappe SCORES!

GOOOAAAAAALLLL! Kylian Mbappe puts the ball in the bottom left-corner, beating Emiliano Martinez to reduce the deficit for France. Argentina still lead 2-1 but the momentum could now change.

FIFA WC LIVE: Penalty for France!

Could there be a late twist in the game? Kolo Muani is brought down in the penalty box by Otamendi. Kylian Mbappe with take the spot-kick.

FIFA WC LIVE: Argentina’s tactical masterclass!

Argentina remain a step ahead of France in terms of on-field tactics. Their players continue to draw fouls and break play as and when required. Terrific game-awareness and execution.

FIFA WC LIVE: Another France attack fades away!

The final ball, the final pass, the final instinct continue to let France down. Argentina are cruising at the moment and there’s been little to no change in momentum by France. 

FIFA WC LIVE: Kingsley Coman, Eduardo Camavinga on for France

Two more changes for the defending champions as they look to change the course of the game i the final 20 minutes or so. France need more firepower in midfield and attack, having failed to test the Argentina goalkeeper so far. 

FIFA WC LIVE: Substitution for Argentina

Angel di Maria has been replaced by Marcos Acuna as Argentina look to bring more defensive solidity in the final 25-30 minutes of the game.