DOHA – Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory against France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Sunday.
The final went to a penalty shootout after the two teams finished 3-3 in extra-time. Argentina won the penalty shootouts 4-2 against France.
Earlier, Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored the first goal against France.
All eyes were on the final showdown of the leading sports event FIFA World Cup 2022 with Argentina and France vying for the title at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
World Cup 2022, which comes full of surprises led to a final as two favorite defending champions France and Messi’s Argentina will be locking horns in a do-or-die title decider.
France outfoxed England, and Argentina advanced by slamming the Netherlands in a penalty shootout-both teams coming for the final with semifinal triumphs.
Meanwhile, France suffered a virus blow ahead of the crucial game; Midfielder Adrien Rabiot and defender Dayot Upamecano were down with a flu-like virus, which earlier forced them out of the Morocco game.