Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as a thrilling World Cup final ... Martinez's shot was parried by France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

He fell just short of a repeat championship, but Kylian Mbappé can take consolation in winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot. With his hat trick in Sunday's epic final loss to Argentina ...

two years after 2022 World Cup final. Kylian Mbappe's France were defeated by Argentina in a penalty shootout back then. Real Madrid will take on Mexico's Pachuca in the final on Wednesday.