France and Argentina are going to play extra time, after Kylian Mbappé has made it 2-2. Just one minute after scoring on the penalty the France forward strikes again, on a volley. Argentina had the lead with 2-0 in the first half of the match. The Associated Press has the story:
Live updates | Argentina vs. France in World Cup final
Newslooks- LUSAIL, Qatar (AP)
The Latest from the World Cup final between Argentina and France:
The match has ended 2-2 between Argentina and France in the World Cup Final, they will play extra time.
The second half of the final at Lusail Stadium has finished at a draw 2-2.
Kylian Mbappé has made it 2-2. Just one minute after scoring on the penalty the France forward strikes again, on a volley.
Kylian Mbappé has scored on a penalty kick for France. Argentina is still in the lead 2-1.
Mbappe almost finds Kolo Muani
It is absolute pandemonium at Lusail with those two quick-fire responses from France.
The ball just can’t avoid Mbappe now as he looks to cross one over to Kolo Muani inside of the box, who is stationed in front of goal.
The forward gets to the ball, but is unable to head it towards the net.
The world champions answer back!
Out of nowhere, Mbappe has struck two times in as many minutes to change the whole complexion of the match!
After winning the ball, Thuram finds Mbappe inside of the box on the left side with a quick chip.
Mbappe, in one fell swoop, goes for a low volley which beats Martinez all ends up.
We are just seven minutes from extra time, but is there one last twist in the tale?
Argentina 2-2 France
Argentina had a 2-0 lead against France at first half-time in the World Cup final after goals by Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria.
Messi scored on a 23rd-minute penalty kick after a foul on Di Maria. Thirteen minutes later Di Maria finished off a flowing team move involving a deft flick from Messi.
Messi now has 12 World Cup goals — the same as Brazil great Pelé — and is the first player to score in the group stage and every round of the knockout stage in a single edition of the tournament.
Angel Di Maria has made it 2-0 for Argentina in the World Cup final.
