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2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina

The Independent UK

How it happened: Argentina and France put on World Cup final classic

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

The Independent UK

Who surprised Lionel Messi on the pitch before lifting 2022 World Cup trophy for Argentina

Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a dramatic final against France ended in a penalty shootout victory

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Argentina beat France in penalty shootout to claim 2022 World Cup

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.

Radio France Internationale

Emiliano Martinez shows true colours with Kylian Mbappe after World Cup final

Emiliano Martinez was Argentina's penalty shoot-out hero and ruined Kylian Mbappe's World Cup dream but took a moment to console the France superstar after the final

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe produces the most memorable fightback only to end with the most inglorious despair

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

The Independent UK

Argentina wins World Cup after beating France during penalty shootout

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

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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate declared over by Declan Rice, Carragher and more

World Cup news: Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup triumph on penalties against France ending the Cristiano Ronaldo debate to many stars of football

Football London

Kylian Mbappe trolls Lionel Messi as World Cup taunt comes back to haunt France superstar

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

Daily Record

Argentina and Lionel Messi win World Cup Final thriller - 8 talking points from the game

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after Sunday's unbelievable penalty shootout win over France

Belfast Live

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally won the one prize he's been missing, helping Argentina to its first World Cup title in 36 years Sunday in a 4-3 win over France in penalty kicks. The goals came from Messi and Ángel Di María.

Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France on penalty kicks for World Cup title

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally got the one prize that had eluded him, a World Cup title, but he and his Argentine teammates had to work for it, beating France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout Sunday after a game that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Los Angeles Times

Man United dealt injury blow as Raphael Varane limps off in France vs Argentina World Cup final

Man United have been dealt a major injury blow after Raphael Varane hobbled off the pitch during the World Cup final

Manchester Evening News

Geoff Hurst reacts to Kylian Mbappe equalling his World Cup final hat-trick record

Mbappe became only the second man, after hero of 1966 Hurst, to score a treble in a men’s World Cup final but France lost to Argentina

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Emmanuel Macron: France president consoles players after World Cup final loss to Argentina

Macron took to the pitch in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to speak to and hug French players, moments after they lost a penalty shootout against Argentina

The Times of India

Argentina vs France Highlights: Messi's Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win third World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi has waited a long time, but finally got his hands on the elusive trophy on Sunday in what was his final match at the World Cup. In a tense finale, Argentina defeated defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time,…

Al Jazeera

Timeline: How Argentina came to lift the World Cup in Qatar

Argentina’s third World Cup win caps Lionel Messi’s unbelievable career.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina, Messi Win Epic World Cup Final, Overcoming Mbappe’s Heroics

A match that was on its way to being a lopsided rout absolutely flew off the rails. But when it was done, Messi and Argentina were left lifting the trophy.

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The Independent UK

Argentina vs France: How the chaos of the greatest ever World Cup final unfolded

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finishes with his World Cup, in a story written by so many more

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina Win Incredible World Cup Final on Penalties

Argentina won their 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 for Kylian Mbappe as the holders recovered from 2-0 down after 80 minutes. It was an incredible night of…

The Independent UK

World Cup final player ratings: Mbappe produces heroics but Argentina beat France on penalties in classic

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Messi’s penalty and Di Maria’s finish looked to have won the World Cup but Mbappe struck twice in two minutes to force extra time, where both Messi and Mbappe netted again - and Montiel netted the all-important spot kick

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez and Man City ace Julian Alvarez win the World Cup

A thrilling clash in Lusail was settled on penalties as Argentina beat France

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi reduced to tears after winning World Cup with Argentina in all-time great final with France

The captain scored twice as the final ended 3-3, with Argentina winning on penalties as Messi also netted in the shootout

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's aimed celebration at Lionel Messi eventually backfires in World Cup final

The World Cup final between France and Argentina produced an all-time classic as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both produced starring performances for their sides

Evening Standard

Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 pens): Kylian Mbappe hat-trick in vain as Lionel Messi lifts World Cup

Argentina ended their 36-year wait for World Cup glory with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over France in a truly remarkable final.

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