Mbappé and Messi converted their respective teams' first penalties. Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved Kingsley Coman's shot, and Aurelien Tchouameni subsequently missed for France, giving Gonzalo Montiel the chance to finish it. He converted the penalty and elicited loud celebrations.

Europe's streak of four consecutive World Cup victories, which began in 2006, came to an end. Brazil was the last South American champion, and it was also in Asia, when Japan and South Korea hosted the event in 2002.

Argentina built on its Copa America success from last year, its first major trophy since 1993, in Qatar. It's a fitting end to Messi's international career, which is far from ended. After the game, he stated that he will continue to play for the national team.