In pictures: Argentina become FIFA World Cup 2022 champions

Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick, earlier, ensured the thrilling game ended level following extra time

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Updated Monday Dec 19 2022

For a third time, Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions after thrashing defending champion France 4-2 on penalties in the thrilling final.

Earlier, the thrilling game ended level following extra time due to hat-trick by Kylian Mbappe.  

Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third World Cup and prevent France becoming the first team in 60 years to retain the trophy.

Argentina celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup. — Reuters
Argentina celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup. — Reuters

Fans react to the incredible victory. — Reuters
Fans react to the incredible victory. — Reuters
Argentina fans celebrate n Buenos Aires, Argentina. — Reuters
Argentina fans celebrate n Buenos Aires, Argentina. — Reuters
Argentinas Lionel Messi is presented the Golden Ball award by Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. — Reuters
Argentina's Lionel Messi is presented the Golden Ball award by Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. — Reuters
Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the World Cup. — Reuters
Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the World Cup. — Reuters
Messi receives the trophy from the FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation.— Reuters
Messi receives the trophy from the FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation.— Reuters

Additional input from AFP