Karim Benzema calls full time on international football career
The 35-year-old Real Madrid striker missed France's attempted defence of their World Cup title due to injury.
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The morning after: Qatar wakes up to post World Cup life
People express sadness over the World Cup ending but say they feel privileged to have been a part of it.
‘Pure joy’: Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win
An explosion of hope and joy engulfs the nation after their team, led by Messi, won the World Cup on Sunday.
Photos: World Cup victory parade takes to the street in Qatar
Joyous crowds lined Lusail Boulevard in Qatar following the conclusion of an incredible World Cup final.
Fan extravaganza in Qatar as Argentina win 2022 World Cup
Argentina fans ecstatic after victory in dramatic final, while France supporters rue loss in penalty shootout.
Tears of relief and joy as Messi lifts World Cup for Argentina
Waves of euphoria sweep through Argentina fans after dramatic victory over France makes them champions for a third time.
Messi says he will not retire from Argentinian national team
After lifting the World Cup, the 35-year-old star says he will continue playing in an Argentina shirt for a while yet.
France fans hail Mbappe’s dazzling World Cup final performance
Mbappe secured the golden boot with his hat-trick in the final and came close to winning a second World Cup.
Photos: Messi and Argentina lift World Cup after win over France
After an incredible match that went into penalty kicks, the Argentinians claimed football's biggest prize.
Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot award, beating Messi
Mbappe scored eight goals, including three against Argentina on Sunday in an exhilarating final at Lusail Stadium.
Timeline: How Argentina came to lift the World Cup in Qatar
Argentina's third World Cup win caps Lionel Messi's unbelievable career.
Messi’s Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
Lionel Messi's Argentina overcome France in roller-coaster showpiece event concluded by Gonzalo Montiel's spot kick.
Qatar holds spectacular World Cup closing ceremony ahead of final
Light, art, poetry, music and fireworks - Qatar puts on a classic World Cup closing ceremony.
‘Maradona is guiding us’: Argentina fans on World Cup 2022 final
Argentina fans are seeking inspiration from the late Diego Maradona as they hope their team can repeat his 1986 magic.
From president on down, France revels before World Cup final
'I’m backing the France team, and I think that the French are too,' President Emmanuel Macron said.
World Cup: For Lionel Messi and Argentina, now is all
The script says Messi will be the conductor of football's great show and lift the trophy at the end of it. Will he?
How Argentina fans brought a bit of Buenos Aires to ‘Barwargento’
Barahat Al Janoub was renamed 'Barwargento' by Argentinian supporters who have brought a touch of their home to Qatar.
World Cup closing ceremony: Time, venue, performers
Almost 90,000 are expected to attend Sunday’s closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium followed by the France-Argentina match.
Bangladesh gearing up to support Argentina in World Cup final
Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday's championship game in Qatar.
Argentina vs France final preview: World Cup 2022
Much more than a Messi vs Mbappe clash, the World Cup final will be a date with history for Argentina and France.