The Argentina national team was crowned world champion after the victory in the final, held on the ground of the Lusail Stadium, over the French national team, on penalties, 4-2, after the final in its original match and extra time, with a draw for 3-3.
However, the Atlas Lions faced historic clashes at the World Cup in Qatar, where they won their sixth group after a goalless draw with Croatia, before defeating Belgium with two unanswered goals, then Canada (2-1). The price of the final was a penalty shoot-out (3-0) after a goalless draw in regular and extra time, and then an impressive victory over Portugal with an unanswered goal in the quarter-finals.
In the semifinals, the French national team overcame Morocco with two unanswered goals, ending the historical participation of the Moroccan national team by finishing in fourth place after the defeat (2-1) against Croatia.
