FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Messi wins the World Cup, Argentina beat France in thrilling finale

The closing ceremony for the World Cup featured artists from around the world performing songs from the official soundtrack of the tournament in Qatar. The performers at Lusail stadium included Nigerian singer Davido and Qatari-based songwriter Aisha, Congolese artist Gims and Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Ozuna. The show, featuring fireworks and a light show, was meant to celebrate the world coming together for the monthlong tournament in the Gulf emirate. (AP)

Billed as “A Night to Remember”, a series of musicians delivered a mashup of songs from the World Cup Official Soundtrack that marked memorable moments of the tournament. Performing live at the Lusail Iconic stadium were Davido and Aisha who performed ‘(Hayya Hayya) Better Together’, Ozuna and Gims offered a rendition of ‘Arhbo’. (AP)

France's President Emmanuel Macron waves next to soccer players Zlatan Ibrahimovic, left, from Sweden and Paul Pogba, 2nd left, from France, on the tribune ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

Players of Argentina, left, and France, line up prior to the World Cup final match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP Photo)

The show, featuring fireworks and a light show, was meant to celebrate the world coming together for the monthlong tournament in the Gulf emirate.

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris best assistance during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores from the penalty spot the opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

. Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

Mbappé, on the other hand, was anonymous until scoring two goals in a 97-second span — one a penalty, the other a volley from just inside the area — to take the game to extra time.

Messi tapped in his second goal in the 108th minute, leaving Argentina on the brink of the title once again, but there was still time for another penalty from Mbappé to take the thrilling game to a shootout.

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina's Leandro Paredes celebrate after a goal during the World Cup final match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez celebrates blocking a shot from France's Kingsley Coman in a penalty shootout during the World Cup final match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

Players of Argentina celebrate defeating France in the World Cup final match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, holding the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament, kisses the World Cup trophy at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. (AP)