The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

Here’s a look at the top players who showed out in this year’s tournament in Qatar.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was reportedly set to hand Marcos Acuna the start for the World Cup final vs France but an injury issue means a late change was filed before kick-off

Argentina win their third World Cup in extraordinary style, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

Argentina 3-3 France (Argentina win 4-2 on pens): Lionel Messi finally achieves World Cup dream after greatest final of all time

Argentina fans are seeking inspiration from the late Diego Maradona as they hope their team can repeat his 1986 magic.

World champions France take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, hoping to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil in 1962. Watch our special programme for all the latest on the final in Qatar starting at 3pm Paris time (GMT+1).

Argentina and Lionel Messi outlasted France in a penalty-kick shootout to win the World Cup in an epic final match in Lusail.

Kylian Mbappé scored only the second hat-trick in World Cup final history, but it wasn’t enough to deny Lionel Messi his destiny. Scott Murray was watching

Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappe enter the final on five goals each

Argentina won their third World Cup title in a dramatic penalty shootout on Sunday after fending off a late comeback by defending champions France and handing football legend Lionel Messi the only trophy that still eluded him. Read how the action unfolded on FRANCE 24's liveblog below.

Defending champion France faces Argentina in the World Cup final at Lusail Stadium in Qatar