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On Sunday, December 18, Argentina’s national football team defeated defending champion France to win their third FIFA World Cup. This World Cup final ranks among the best ones ever. For Lionel Messi, this was a special moment because it was his first World Cup trophy.
After the scores were tied 3-3 in extra time, Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties, giving Lionel Messi his first FIFA World Cup victory and a stunning victory to his international football career. Messi scored two goals and Kylian Mbappe three for France. Argentina only had one additional scorer, Angel di Maria.
Emiliano Martinez, a super-stopper, was named the competition’s top goalkeeper. Martinez, the star goalkeeper for Aston Villa, made seven appearances for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup and recorded three clean sheets. In World Cup shootouts, the Argentina goalkeeper also turned aside three penalties, including one in the championship. For his outstanding performance in this year’s competition, the goalkeeper also received the Adidas Golden Glove award.
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