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Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final

Argentines let loose and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the World Cup final and was the tournament’s leading scorer in Qatar

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup in Qatar sets scoring record with 172 goals

The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina vs. France highlights: Messi, Argentina win World Cup in PKs

The World Cup came to a close with a thriller on Sunday as Argentina pulled away in penalty kicks to win. Here's how it unfolded.

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer's GOAT

Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time after finally winning the World Cup

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup Daily: A storybook ending for Lionel Messi, Argentina after all

Arguably the greatest World Cup final ever ended in a World Cup for Lionel Messi and Argentina.

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Lionel Messi powers Argentina past France in dramatic World Cup final

Lionel Messi accomplished the final piece of his incredible career, winning a World Cup for Argentina.

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina has won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final

Argentina has won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The World Cup final between France and Argentina is going to a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw

The World Cup final between France and Argentina is going to a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The World Cup final between France and Argentina is going to 30 minutes of extra time with the score 2-2

The World Cup final between France and Argentina is going to 30 minutes of extra time with the score 2-2

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France's dismay mixed with awe for Messi in World Cup final

Dismayed fans in France are finding reasons to be cheerful amid the pain of Les Bleus' loss to Argentina in the World Cup final

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup champions to get $42 million in prize money

The World Cup champions will earn $42 million in prize money for their soccer federation

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates | Argentina wins World Cup final against France

Lionel Messi has led Argentina to its third World Cup title by beating defending champion France in a penalty shootout

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi, Mbappé lead selections for AP's team of the World Cup

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé head the selections for the team of the tournament as chosen by writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS