Argentina won the 2022 World Cup with a stunning penalty shootout victory over France in an incredible final.
After the two teams were knotted at 3-3 at the end of extra time, Gonzalo Montiel’s penalty kick gave the South American side a 4-2 win in the shoot-out at Qatar’s 89,000-capacity Lusail Stadium on Sunday.
After France’s Kingsley Coman had an attempt stopped by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and Aurelien Tchouameni went wide, Montiel’s crucial effort came.
The thrilling final confirmed Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s already illustrious reputation, with the 35-year-old leading his team to their first World Cup victory since 1986 – and third overall.
He scored two goals and then another in the shootout to crown a strong performance in Qatar, his 26th World Cup participation; a statistic that will not be added to after he revealed ahead to the final that this would be his final World Cup.
