• After 64 games in Qatar, it took extra time and penalties to decide the winner. After a sensational 3-3 draw, Argentina overcame France 4-2 after spot-kicks to secure their third World Cup. Getty Images
    After 64 games in Qatar, it took extra time and penalties to decide the winner. After a sensational 3-3 draw, Argentina overcame France 4-2 after spot-kicks to secure their third World Cup. Getty Images
  • Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup following one of the most dramatic finals in the tournament's history. AFP
    Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup following one of the most dramatic finals in the tournament's history. AFP
  • Kylian Mbappe scored a remarkable hat-trick, but couldn't steer France to back-to-back titles. AFP
    Kylian Mbappe scored a remarkable hat-trick, but couldn't steer France to back-to-back titles. AFP
  • Lionel Messi thought he'd won it in extra time after scoring his second of the game. AFP
    Lionel Messi thought he'd won it in extra time after scoring his second of the game. AFP
  • Mbappe volleyed in France's second, 97 second after scoring his first. AP Photo
    Mbappe volleyed in France's second, 97 second after scoring his first. AP Photo
  • Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal. Reuters
    Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal. Reuters
  • The South American team have one hand on the trophy at half-time. Reuters
    The South American team have one hand on the trophy at half-time. Reuters
  • Kylian Mbappe embraces Lionel Messi ahead of the final. AFP
    Kylian Mbappe embraces Lionel Messi ahead of the final. AFP
  • Fireworks and artists on the field formed part of Qatar's closing ceremony. AP Photo
    Fireworks and artists on the field formed part of Qatar's closing ceremony. AP Photo
  • It's the final day of the World Cup in Qatar. Argentina take on holders France at Lusail Stadium. Getty Images
    It's the final day of the World Cup in Qatar. Argentina take on holders France at Lusail Stadium. Getty Images
  • Live performers are keeping crowds entertained before kick-off. Getty Images
    Live performers are keeping crowds entertained before kick-off. Getty Images
  • Many are here to see one man. Reuters
    Many are here to see one man. Reuters
  • The nation's captain and talisman needs no introduction. PA
    The nation's captain and talisman needs no introduction. PA
  • France fans are at their second successive final. Getty Images
    France fans are at their second successive final. Getty Images
  • Hair we go. PA
    Hair we go. PA
  • The Qatari Amiri Guard are patrolling outside the stadium. Getty Images
    The Qatari Amiri Guard are patrolling outside the stadium. Getty Images
  • Planes flew over the stadium to mark the occasion. Getty Images
    Planes flew over the stadium to mark the occasion. Getty Images
  • Kick-off is at 6pm (7pm UAE). Getty Images
    Kick-off is at 6pm (7pm UAE). Getty Images
  • France supporters are backing their hero and talisman Kylian Mbappe to fire them to successive World Cup triumphs. EPA
    France supporters are backing their hero and talisman Kylian Mbappe to fire them to successive World Cup triumphs. EPA
  • Both teams are bidding to lift the trophy for the third time. Getty Images
    Both teams are bidding to lift the trophy for the third time. Getty Images
  • Female police officers are on duty at the stadium. PA
    Female police officers are on duty at the stadium. PA
  • Argentina fans are hoping their little maestro Lionel Messi can collect his first winner's medal at the World Cup, having lost the 2014 final. PA
    Argentina fans are hoping their little maestro Lionel Messi can collect his first winner's medal at the World Cup, having lost the 2014 final. PA

Day 29 of the Qatar World Cup - in pictures


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Updated: December 18, 2022, 7:12 PM