Tell it all in Santa Fe. Publish it all in the streets of Rosario. Let it be known that that “little boy” has led his nation to World Cup glory.

It has been a long journey for Lionel Scaloni’s men but despite launching their 2022 World Cup campaign in defeat (against Saudi Arabia), they finally won the 2022 World Cup following tough challenges.

A World Cup dream come true it is for all Argentines who first experienced what winning a the title looked like back in 1978. Eight years later, the South Americans celebrated the achievement of another world title after beat West Germany 3-2 in the final.

The joy of Argentina and her supporters worldwide knew no bounds when Gonzalo Montiel’s penalty sealed the third World Cup title for his country at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday night.

Playing against a gifted French side was always going to be a herculean task. France came into the match after beating surprise package, Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals. Argentina also advanced past the last four with a resounding 3-0 win over eventual third place winners Croatia.

Argentina dominated early proceedings and had already tested French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris inside the first five minutes.

On a night of enthralling action, Messi stepped up to convert a penalty in the 23rd minute after Ángel Di María was brought down in the box. With the goal, he became the first player in World Cup history to score in the group stage, last 16, quarter-final, semi-final and final of a single tournament.

A Final worthy of a Final
Prior to the opening goal, Argentina looked more destined to score and of course they did. A second came when a fine counter attacking move was completed when Di María buried the ball in the net, 13 minutes after the first goal.

With a two-goal cushion, Messi and co. seemed destined to lift a much anticipated world title but impressive forward Kylian Mbappé scored two quick goals to level matters, much to the shock of all Argentine faithfuls.

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