Messi and Argentina wins World Cup after beating France on penalties.

December 18, 2022 10:10 AM

Published December 18, 2022 10:06 AM

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years. Gonzalo Montiel scored the clinching penalty as Argentina won after a 3-3 draw.

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