JAKARTA - Argentina is euphoric. La Albiceleste ended the wait for 36 years by winning the 2022 World Cup.
Argentina last won the World Cup in 1986 in the Diego Maradona era. Previously, they also won the 1978 edition of the World Cup.
"This is a moment to enjoy, especially for the people," said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. "We are living in the ups and downs, we are used to the things that have happened to us."
Argentina took a 2-0 lead in the first half and 3-2 with the remaining minutes of extra time thanks to Lionel Messi's two goals and Angel Di Maria's goal. However, Kylian Mbappe's hat trick forced France into a dramatic penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's rescue of Kingsley Coman's penalty and Gonzalo Montiel's success as the winner of Argentina's victory.
"This is what happened today, they (France) replied and what great praise for them," said Scaloni, who also led Argentina to win the Copa America last year.
"Above all of this, it's really great to be at the top like we are today, this is really unique."
"I was lucky to be here and I thank everyone," he concluded.
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