Summary

  • FT: Argentina 3-3 France - Argentina win 4-2 on penalties

  • Two goals for Messi and hat-trick for France's Mbappe; Di Maria with other Argentina goal

  1. Postpublished at 106 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    I realise that penalties are fun. Like, proper dramatic fun. But I think I'd prefer one of these to win it in the time we have left.

    Messi or Mbappe. One of them to score a worldy.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

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    Larry: A world cup full of drama and a few football legends. What a time to be alive.

    ABINASH: In the high-stakes contest, it's often courage and mental fortitude that gets the job done than finesse. Irrespective of the result, one has to appreciate the courageous decision of Didier Deschamps.

  3. 'Key changes for Argentina'published at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    The changes that Argentina have made have brought them back into life and got them back into this game.

  4. Postpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Fifteen minutes to settle this in extra time or we've got the drama of a penalty shootout.

    How can you not love football?

  5. Postpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    French president Emmanuel Macron is probably how the whole of France feels right now...

    French President Emmanuel Macron reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of DohaImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Two huge huge bits of defending from Upamecano to keep his country in this tie.

  7. Postpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Chris Sutton
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a block, as good a goal from Upamecano!

    Dayot Upamecano blocks a shot from Lartaro MartinezImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'Massive block'published at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    What about that block there, massive massive block from Upamecano doing his bit. Huge block. For the first time in a while, we are seeing Argentina coming to life.

  9. Postpublished at 105 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    MARTINEZ MISSES!

    Wow. Lautaro has his second chance in a minute to give Argentina the lead. He is found in behind the France defence and gets a shot away that is sent wide by a late intervention from - again - Dayot Upamecano.

    Lautaro Martinez is denied Dayot UpamecanoImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 105 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    MASSIVE CHANCE! MASSIVE BLOCK!

    There is Lautaro Martinez, found in space in the box by Lionel Messi. He fires his shot on target but in slides Dayot Upamecano to deny him.

    Brilliant defending.

    Dayot Upamecano blocks a shot from Lautaro MartinezImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 105 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    I did a piece before this tournament that suggested Lautaro Martinez was well-placed to win the Golden Boot. That worked out well.

  12. 'Martinez has one last chance'published at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Lautaro Martinez has had lots of chances but it just hasn't quite gone for him. He has got one last big chance for his country here. None of those misses will matter if he can stick one in the back of the net now.

    Lautaro Martinez replaces Julian Alvarez of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 104 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Marcos Acuna tries to fashion something from the right for Argentina, but his cross is wild and flies out for a goal-kick.

  14. Postpublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Rob Green
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's all France now, they are doling well with posirional shape.

    They aren't letting Argentina out. Argentina need to see these moments through.

    Deep breaths.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

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    Few things have ever justified the rip-off WiFi fees on transatlantic flights, but this is one of them.

    Iain

  16. Postpublished at 103 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Is it going to Lloris or Martinez waving his team-mates over to celebrate with the fans after the shootout, though, Robin?

    Nicky WeaverImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

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    I sense we are all being reminded of the 1999 Division 2 playoff final between Gillingham and Man City when City scored two late goals to force extra-time. Mbappe for me is the new Paul Dickov.

    Robin, Saffron Walden

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 102 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Here come some more Argentina subs.

    Leandro Paredes will bring some bite to midfield. Lautaro Martinez will try and bring a killer blow in attack.

    Rodrigo de Paul and Julian Alvarez are off.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 18 December 2022

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    Briyan: Didier Deschamps never gets the plaudits he deserves. He is as talented as it gets. Get him to Chelsea asap

    Didier Deschamps speaks to Raphael VaraneImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 101 mins

    Argentina 2-2 France

    Again, Kingsley Coman's delivery is poor. Headed away at the near post.