With France on the verge of a humiliating defeat, Kylian Mbappe came to his team’s rescue, tying the game in 97 seconds. After Kolo Muani was brought down in the Argentine box, the left winger converted a penalty in the 80th minute to make it 1-2. The PSG star then made it 2-2 with a stunning volley in the 81st minute.
As the game entered extra time, both teams began to search for a winner, and Messi appeared to have found it for Argentina, tapping in after a Hugo Lloris deflection to make it 3-2 in the 108th minute. Mbappe responded again in the 118th minute, converting another penalty to complete his hat-trick and tie the game at 3-3.
Martinez came out on top for Argentina in the shootout, making saves on Aurelian Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman. Argentina won the shootout 4-2 thanks to Gonzalo Montiel’s winning penalty.
Messi stated after the victory, I’d like to visit Argentina to see how insane it is. I want them to wait for me because I can’t wait to go there and share their joy.
Now it appears that Messi will be able to celebrate with the entire country, as the Argentine government has declared Tuesday a bank holiday so that the entire country can join in the celebrations with the national team players at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires.
