Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest finals in the tournament's history. Led by captain Lionel Messi and coached by Lionel Scaloni, they beat defending champions France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a 3-3 draw. It was a remarkable achievement for the team who had lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opening game. More than a million fans gathered in Buenos Aires to celebrate the victory. Argentina’s other World Cup victories were in 1978 and 1986
