Messi's penalty puts Argentina ahead in World Cup final

Lionel Messi, in his record 26th appearance at the World Cup, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute to give Argentina the lead in the final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.

Lionel Messi, in his record 26th appearance at the World Cup, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute to give Argentina the lead in the final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.

Angel Di Maria produced a moment of brilliance from the left-flank to go past Ousmane Dembele who impeded the winger forcing the referee to point at the spot.