Argentina comes out on top and rules the FIFA World Cup for the first time in nearly four decades despite twice squandering a lead against France in an enthralling finale.
LUSAIL, Qatar – Argentina was made to suffer before landing its first FIFA World Cup title in 36 years, having twice squandered a lead, including in extra-time before edging past defending champions France, 4-2, on penalties in the“It was a game where we suffered,” said Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who saved one penalty in the shootout on Sunday but had also saved two more spot kicks in their quarterfinal against Netherlands.
“There could not have been a World Cup that I have dreamed of like this. I was calm during the penalties.” “I am proud of the work they did. It is an exciting group. With the blows we received today, with the draws, this makes you emotional. I want to tell people to enjoy, it’s a historic moment for our country.”
For Argentina players and captain Messi, who netted twice in the 120 minutes before also scoring in the shootout, it was the biggest title of their careers.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LIVE UPDATES: 2022 FIFA World Cup final – France vs ArgentinaFrance vies to become the first country in 60 years to win back-to-back World Cup titles against an Argentina side hoping to gift Lionel Messi the only crown missing in his phenomenal career. Tune in here for live updates!
Read more »
Argentina rules incredible World Cup final over France on penaltiesLionel Messi and Argentina bag the World Cup crown after dethroning France on penalties, following a dramatic draw after extra time. FIFAWorldCup FIFAWorldCupFinal
Read more »
In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of FIFA World Cup finalLionel Messi is one win away from bringing back the FIFA World Cup crown to Argentina for the first time in nearly four decades.
Read more »
Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World CupDOHA: Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after...
Read more »
Argentina wins incredible World Cup final on penaltiesLUSAIL, Qatar — Argentina won its third World Cup in extraordinary style on Sunday, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw that featured a hat-trick
Read more »
'We love this team': Argentina street party erupts after World Cup winHundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday, ecstatic after a nail-biting victory on penalties in the World Cup final over France made the South Americans world champions for the first time since 1986.
Read more »