Match Highlights - Argentina 3 vs 3 France (4:2 PEN) - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 | Famous Football

Lionel Messi starred for Argentina in his last FIFA World Cup match as La Albiceleste ended their 36-year wait for the elusive trophy.

In what can arguably be termed as one of the best finals of all-time, Argentina enjoyed a two-goal lead till the 80th minute courtesy of Lionel Messi converting a spot-kick in the 23rd minute and Angel Di Maria's brilliant strike in the 36th minute.

However, a quick-fire brace from Kylian Mbappe brought the defending champions back in the game to take it to extra-time.

Messi scored his second of the night to restore Argentina's lead, but his Paris Saint-Germain teammate went on to complete his hat-trick to bring Didier Deschamps' side level again; and becoming the first player since 1966 to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final.

In the penalty shootout, Lionel Messi along with Paula Dybala, Leandro Parades, and Gonzalo Montiel scored from the spot to secure the ultimate prize in Qatar 2022. While Mbappe & Randal Kolo Muani got scored, Kingsley Coman had his shot saved and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide; thus handing the coveted trophy to the South American giants.