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Argentina's World Cup final win over France in all-time classic crowns Lionel Messi's glorious career

Argentina are World Cup winners for the third time, with Lionel Messi inspiring the Copa America champions to glory, following a penalty shootout win at the end of an incredible final against France in Qatar.

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Kylian Mbappe became only the second player to score a World Cup final hat trick, eclipsing Messi's two strikes in the match, but despite his goals helping France to a 3-3 result after extra time, shootout misses by Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni meant Argentina celebrated victory in Lusail.