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Argentina is taking the trophy home for the first time in 36 years, after winning the World Cup in a penalty shoot out.
One of the most exciting finals in tournament history took place on Sunday. The albiceleste won their third World Cup title when Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty.
Argentina had a two-goal lead late in the second half of the game at Lusail Stadium as France's Kylian Mbappe scored twice. The two players scored in extra time to make it 4-3.
The 2022 edition of the World Cup boasted headlines from a beer ban to historic football upsets. Here's a summary of the events.
A promise to allow alcohol sales in stadiums was reversed just days before the start of the tournament.
The move drew criticism from football fans and chants of "We want beer" from the tribunes. The ban was brushed off by Infantino who said fans will survive not drinking beer for three hours.
Even before the ban, the tournament had been beset with controversy, ranging from the need to reschedule the tournament to the treatment of migrant workers.
Some players wanted to wear rainbow armbands during matches to show their support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans (LGBT) community in the Middle East.
Germany's team posted a photo of its players covering their mouths and a statement on their position, saying that denying them the captain's role was the same as denying them a voice.
The event cost an estimated $300 billion, making it the most expensive event in history.
The lavish spending on infrastructure and stadiums was accused of being used to improve the reputation of the country. According to the organization, it will earn $1 billion more than expected from the World Cup cycle.
Saudi Arabia's historic win over Argentina was one of many upsets in the World Cup. The first African team to advance to the semifinals was the magic run of Morocco, which defeated Spain, Portugal and Belgium.
More than 44,000 people watched the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco.
The World Cup was watched by more people in the US and Asia than in Europe and Latin America. The game between the US and England broke a ratings record.
The teams from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa accounted for more goals than any other region.
The amount of goals scored by non- European and American players is a new record.
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The focus on Sunday was on the match between France and Argentina. The importance of who won the trophy was secondary to whether or notQatar would get a return on its investment.
Yousef El-Din and Sam Kim assisted.
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