Lionel Messi, Argentina Claim Elusive World Cup Title vs. France

Lionel Messi'sduring his rise to football superstardom have finally hit its pinnacle -- Messi and Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after beating France 3-3 in the final on Sunday.

Argentina opened the game with a 4-4-2 starting shape with Angel Di Maria back in the lineup for the first time in the knockout stages after dealing with an injury knock, as Nicolas Tagliafico remained as the left back. Messi lined up as a second striker behind rising star Julian Alvarez. France kept its usual 4-2-3-1 look with Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano back in the lineup after missing the semifinal against Morocco due to illness.Sign up for NECN newsletters.

The first 20 minutes was all Argentina. France tried to keep the play calm and steady, but it couldn't maintain possession as La Albiceleste's high press saw them win the ball back in dangerous areas. Argentina also overloaded the midfield with three players to get the advantage over Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot with Antoine Griezmann in a free roam role.

Eventually, France's inability to sustain pressure and build up from the back led to Di Maria drawing a penalty when Ousmane Dembele fouled him inside the box. Messi stepped up to the spot and

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