FIFA World Cup champion Argentina

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Argentina won the title after 36 years by defeating France in the final of the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.

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Argentina defeated France 4–2 in the penalty shootout in the final match of the tournament to emerge victorious.

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Lionel Messi scored two goals in the final for Argentina. Messi was the second highest goalscorer of the tournament.

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Argentina won the FIFA World Cup title for the third time. Earlier, Argentina became world champion in 1978 and 1986.

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