(Manu Fernandez / Associated Press)
Argentina defeats defending champion France for the World Cup title. Lionel Messi earned the first World Cup title of his prolific career with Argentina’s 4-3 penalty kick shootout win over defending champion France at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. It is Argentina’s first World Cup title since Diego Maradona led the team to victory in 1986. |
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