The Latest Breaking News on Messi's Argentina loses 1st match since World Cup title, falling to Uruguay; Colombia beats Brazil

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.

France’s posterboy for the present and the future hit a World Cup final hat-trick and earned the Golden Boot but still ended on the losing side

Messi has won the award for the second time in his career

The game ended 3-3 after extra time and went to penalties, which the South American side won 4-2

The Argentine star finally captured an elusive World Cup victory to add yet another accolade to his historic résumé.

The Argentina captain has the last laugh after the penalty shoot-out victory for over Les Bleus.

Argentina won the World Cup after a dramatic final clash with Argentina, as Lionel Messi edged hat-trick hero and PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe at the Lusail Stadium