Fans around the world celebrate Argentina's WorldCup win
Led by Lionel Messi, the team defeated France 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout.The game was an exciting one, with both teams playing their hearts out.
After the first half, Argentina led 2-0 against France, with a 23rd-minute penalty kick goal by Messi and then another goal 13 minutes later by Angel Di Maria. In the second half, France's Kylian Mbappé helped his team tie with Argentina with back-to-back goals.Messi was able to help Argentina take a 3-2 lead in extra time, but that lead was shortlived after France's Mbappé tied it 3-3 on a penalty kick.Mbappé and Messi both scored on their teams' first penalty kicks.
After the win, Argentina fans gathered at Buenos Aires's iconic Obelisk to celebrate, while fans in Messi's hometown also held a massive celebration. Things were less celebratory in France as French outlets Le Parisien and La Depeche reported that dozens of people were arrested across the country after clashing with police.
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