Argentina vs. France 2022 World Cup Finals Live Scorecard: After a 120-minute 3-3 thriller, Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup in 36 years. earlier, while Argentina took a 2-0 lead through Lionel Messi and Angelo Di Maria, it was Kylian Mbappe who pulled France back in the second half with a 97-second turnaround. Messi would find the net again in extra time, but France hit back with another goal from Mbappe from the spot.
France coach Didier Deschamps returned to his preferred line-up after centre-backs Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot shook off the virus that ruled them out of the semi-final against Morocco. Upamecano starts alongside Raphael Varane after the Manchester United defender also recovered from a virus, while Olivier Giroud starts up front with Kylian Mbappe to his left and Ousmane Dembele to his right.
Lineups: Argentina XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuña; De Paul, Fernández, McAllister; Di María, Messi, Alvarez; France XI (4-3-3): Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Upamecano, Hernandez; Griezmann, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé
