Decades of disappointment were undone as Argentina stunned France in the World Cup Final, capturing its first championship since 1986.
Messi knocked in a brace, tallying in the penalty shootout to secure the win.
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Victory didn’t come easily for the Argentinians. The eventual champions took a 2-0 lead into the half before Kylian Mbappe added a brace in the second half, tying things up in the 81′ minute.
Messi staked Argentina to a lead in extra-time, scoring from inside the box.