How it happened: Argentina and France put on World Cup final classic
By PA Sport Staff
Argentina won the World Cup 4-2 on penalties following a breathless 3-3 draw with France.
Here, the PA news agency looks through a dramatic timeline of the match.
20 mins – Ousmane Dembele is adjudged to have fouled Angel Di Maria in the area.
22 mins – Lionel Messi steps up to fire Argentina ahead from the penalty spot.
35 mins – Julian Alvarez’s pass sends Alexis Mac Allister through down the right and his cross is converted by Di Maria.
45 (+8mins) – Argentina go in 2-0 up at half-time.
79 mins – Nicolas Otamendi fouls Randal Kolo Muani in the box to thrown France a lifeline.
80 mins – Mbappe tucks away the penalty.
81 mins – Moments later Mbappe hits a superb volley from Marcus Thuram’s cross to equalise.
90 mins – Messi’s fierce drive from the edge of the area is tipped over by Hugo Lloris.
108 mins – Messi bundles the ball home to put Argentina 3-2 ahead in extra-time.
116 mins – Gonzalo Montiel is penalised for handball in the area.
117 mins – Mbappe completes his hat-trick from the spot.
120 mins – Muani has the chance to win it for France but his effort is saved by Emiliano Martinez.
121 mins – After Mbappe and Messi score from the spot, Kingsley Coman’s spot-kick is saved by Martinez.
123 mins – France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni fires his penalty off target.
125 mins – Gonzalo Montiel scores the winning penalty to give Argentina the trophy.
