The World Cup final is over, and Argentina are the World Cup Champions!!!!
After 80 minutes of what looked like a rout for Argentina, France suddenly came to life with a stunning brace from Mbappe, who tied it 2-2 in just 97 seconds, sending the game into a breathtaking extra time period that brought it to 3-3 and penalties. When the dust cleared, Argentina emerged victorious in what was arguably the greatest World Cup final of all time. It was a stunning win, Argentina's third and only win since 1986, that also crowned Lionel Messi with a long-sought World Cup title and what many consider to the mantle of GOAT - Greatest Of All Time.
Fernando Orozco joins Alan Minsky and Mel Figueroa for a final recap of this mind-boggling match and the reaction of fans, commentators, and the masses of people all over the world. We discuss the inevitable comparisons between Messi and Maradona, the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco, the present and future of the new golden generations that may emerge from this tournament, and our thoughts on the political implications of the World Cup in Qatar, North America in 2026, and beyond. As FIFA's increasingly brazen corruption continues to cast a cloud over the beautiful game, we look to the work ahead and the possibilities to reclaim global football for the people, to use this unique and impactful global platform to claim the spectacle and make it truly The People's Game.
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