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Published 12:38 28 Dec 2022 GMT
Updated 12:38 28 Dec 2022 GMT
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Argentina's World Cup campaign got off to the worst possible start after they were beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia to end a run of 36 games unbeaten heading into the tournament.
Lionel Scaloni's side recovered quickly though and escaped the group after victories against Mexico and Poland before facing difficult opposition in the knockouts.
A 2-1 win in the round of 16 against Australia led to a heated quarter final showdown against the Netherlands. Argentina surrendered a two-goal lead in the last minute of normal time before going all the way to penalties where they were able to hold their nerve.
The semi finals proved to be the most comfortable of their World Cup run, comfortably beating Croatia 3-0 to set up a final clash against the reigning World Cup champions.
It looked as though they would cruise their way to the trophy after taking a 2-0 first half lead following a dominant display, but Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the space of 90 seconds to equalise.
Messi restored Argentina's lead in extra time again but Mbappé sealed his hat trick with a penalty to to the game to a shootout decider.
Thankfully, for Messi's sake, Argentina emerged victorious and secured their first World Cup in 1986.
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