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The France striker scored three times but could not stop Argentina winning the World Cup trophy after a dramatic showdown in Qatar.

Argentina beat France on penalties in a dramatic final.

Lionel Messi is finally a World Cup winner. The Albiceleste have ended a 36 year wait for the World Cup trophy. In what was an absolute classic, Argentina beat France on penalties 4-2, after it ended locked at 3-3 after extra time.

Ibrahima Konate was an extra-time substitute for France in the World Cup final but it was Argentina who prevailed on penalties.

There were also awards for Emiliano Martinez and Enzo Fernandez.

The Argentine goalkeeper was a class act after the win.

The South American side went in at half-time with a 2-0 advantage.

It was fitting that Gonzalo Montiel hit the winning penalty. His handball had allowed Kylian Mbappé the chance to level the World Cup final at 3-3 just three minutes from the end of extra-time.

Dismayed French football fans stared blankly at television screens in bars and lounges around the nation after Argentina snatched a penalty shootout victory in Sunday's World Cup final. In the packed Belushi sports bar in Paris, some stood still, shaking their heads in disbelief at a match that was all…

The Shelbourne boss was on RTE coverage and declared it the 'best final ever'.

DOHA - 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 Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.