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This is an archive article published on December 19, 2022
France’s Kylian Mbappe second player to score a hat-trick in World Cup final
England's Geoff Hurst was the first player to score three goals in a final when they beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time in 1966
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring from the penalty spot his side's third goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.AP/PTI(AP12_18_2022_000382B)
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France forward Kylian Mbappe became the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final as he dragged his team back from the brink of defeat against Argentina in extra time on Sunday, leaving both teams tied at 3-3 before going to penalties.
Appreciation tweet for Kylian Mbappe! He scored a World Cup final hat-trick and yet ended up on the losing side. What a player and he's only 23 years old ❤️ #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/VOTzSfqW7V
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 18, 2022
England’s Geoff Hurst was the first player to score three goals in a final when they beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time in 1966.
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