Argentina become second team to win FIFA World Cup after losing first game

Argentina had began that Qatar World Cup with a shock 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022. | Photo Credit: CATHERINE IVILL

Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout, after the game ended in 3-3 in the FIFA World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday to become the second team to win the title after losing its first game.

Spain had achieved the feat in 2010, when it won the title after losing to Switzerland in the tournament opener.

Argentina had began that Qatar World Cup with a shock 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia.

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