Argentina win World Cup on penalties after incredible Qatar final against France

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Argentina Win World Cup On Penalties After Incredible Qatar Final Against France
Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup final, © PA Wire/PA Images
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By Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, Lusail

Lionel Messi is celebrating a dream, career-defining World Cup triumph as Argentina won the most dramatic final in history on penalties after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick had kept holders France alive.

After 63 matches and a thrilling month of action, Sunday’s breathless finale was the wildest conclusion anyone could have imagined to the first finals held in the Middle East and Arab world.

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Lionel Messi has finally won the biggest prize in world football (Adam Davy/PA)

Messi came to Qatar looking to crown a glittering career by leading Argentina to a third World Cup triumph and managed just that after a staggering 3-3 draw ending in a 4-2 shootout victory against France.

Emiliano Martinez denied Kingsley Coman before Aurelien Tchouameni failed with his effort, with Gonzalo Montiel striking the decider to spark wild celebrations at Lusail Stadium.

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