Lusail: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni, who masterminded the South Americans' penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final, called on his compatriots to enjoy the glory.
Messi inspires Argentina past France for third title
Lusail: Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.
Lusail: Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France.
Lusail: Lionel Messi saluted the Argentina fans in Doha's Lusail Stadium on Sunday after helping inspire his country to their first FIFA World Cup victory in 36 years.
Lusail: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said it was "destiny" to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after starring in the nail-biting penalty shootout victory over France in Sunday's final.
Lusail: France captain Hugo Lloris admitted Sunday's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina was "cruel" and likened the pulsating showpiece to a "boxing match".
London: Geoff Hurst said he had enjoyed a "good run" after France's Kylian Mbappe became just the second player after the England great to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final.