FIFA WC: Argentina won the World Cup after 36 years

Argentina beat France 4–2 in a penalty shootout in the World Cup final in Qatar.

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With this victory, Argentina has been successful in winning the World Cup after 36 years.

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Argentina has now won the title for the third time after 1978 and 1986.

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The match went into extra time after the match was tied 2-2 for the stipulated 90 minutes.

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After this, Argentina won the match in the penalty shootout.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Argentina on becoming the FIFA World Cup champions.

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Why doesn't India play in the FIFA World Cup?

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