In the history of the World Cup, Argentina and France have won two Hercules Cups . Whoever wins the championship now can rank third in the history of the championship.
According to German statistics, the Argentine team is worth 633 million euros, and the French team is worth 1.03 billion euros. This is a peak showdown worth more than 1.6 billion euros. The two teams have faced each other 12 times in the past, and Argentina has the advantage with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. The last time the two sides met was in the 2018 January final, when France eliminated Argentina 4-3.
In this game, the two teams sent out the strongest lineup, Messi, di Maria , and Alvarez led the front line, and France continued the trident combination of Dembele, Giroud and Mbappe . After the opening of
, Argentina immediately entered the game, but France was in a slow warm-up. After a period of transmission, Argentina gradually gained the dominance. Di Maria broke into the penalty area and was knocked down by Demberle. The referee awarded a penalty kick. Messi then took the penalty and scored, helping Argentina win the first 1-0.
After just 12 minutes, Argentina expanded its score, this time Di Maria made a contribution. According to statistics, Di Maria became the first player to make penalty and goals in the World Cup final since 1966. In addition, last year's Cup of America final score, it can be called the final scene.
Argentina led 2-0 for a long time in the second half, but France struggled to catch up at the last moment. In the 78th minute, Otamendi fouled on Muani and the referee awarded a penalty kick. Mbappe then took the penalty and helped France recover a goal 1-2. In the 82nd minute, Mbappe volleyed from the side and scored 4, helping France to equalize 2-2 in just 2 minutes, and the score suspense came back.
90 minutes ended, the score was tied 2-2, and the game entered overtime. In the first half of the overtime, Lautaro, who came on the bench, missed two good opportunities to score. In the 108th minute of the overtime, Lautaro's shot was saved, and Messi scored a goal, helping Argentina lead 3-2 again. Unexpectedly, in the 116th minute, full-back Montel gave a point in the penalty area, Mbappe scored a penalty, and the score became 3-3.
Finally passed the penalty shootout, Argentina relied on goalkeeper Martinez to win 4-2. Argentina has won the third championship now, surpassing France and Uruguay , ranking third in the World Cup championship, and becoming the first South American team to win the World Cup championship since Brazil in 2002.
