19 Dec 2022

Argentina wins FIFA World Cup

From Morning Report, 7:10 am on 19 December 2022

Argentina have won the Football World Cup, beating France 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling final.

Argentina dominated early in the game, with their captain Lionel Messi scoring the opening goal from a penalty.

Ángel Di María then put the side two goals ahead before half time.

But with just 10 minutes left in the match, French star Kylian Mbappé scored from a penalty, and then scored the equaliser just one minute later.

The game, tied 2-all at the end of 90 minutes, went to extra time - where both teams scored once more, forcing the match to a thrilling penalty shootout.

It is the third World Cup title for Argentina.

BBC Football Journalist Howard Nurse spoke to Gyles Beckford from Qatar.