World Cup in Qatar closes with hosts, Messi and Argentina triumphant

An extravaganza of a month that took 12 years to concoct has ended with Argentina crowned as world champions for the third time following a mind-blowing final against France.

Argentina were virtually home and dry at the Lusail Stadium before a meltdown which allowed France to score twice in the last 10 minutes to level at 2-2.

Lionel Messi put Argentina 3-2 up in extra-time before Kylian Mbappe brought pari