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Argentina beat France in penalty shootout to claim 2022 World Cup

Agentina lifted the World Cup for the third time following a penalty shootout victory over France. The match ended 3-3 after extra-time. REUTERS - CARL RECINE

It was fitting that Gonzalo Montiel hit the winning penalty. His handball had allowed Kylian Mbappé the chance to level the World Cup final at 3-3 just three minutes from the end of extra-time.

But after Kingsley Coman and Aurélien Tchouaméni had missed their penalties for France, the 25-year-old defender stepped up for redemption and history.

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