Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, won his first-ever FIFA World Cup

image Source: Unsplash

after Argentina beat France in a penalty kick shootout.

Image Credit: Google

Argentina made it to the final by defeating Croatia 3-0

Image Credit: Google

previously overcoming a loss to Saudi Arabia and wins against Mexico and Poland in the group stage.

Image Credit: Google

They also narrowly defeated Australia 2-1 and the Netherlands in a penalty shootout during the knockout round.

Image Credit: Google

Argentina now has three World Cup titles, placing them behind only

Image Credit: Google

Germany, Italy, and Brazil for most all-time titles.

Image Credit: Google

Messi finally did his first world cup win at the age of 35.

Image Credit: Google

Image Credit: Google