New Delhi, December 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup and said the final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling football matches.

Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory, he said. FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Argentina on 'Magnificent Victory', France for 'Spirited Performance'.

PM Narendra Modi Reacts to Argentina's Victory in FIFA World:

Modi tweeted, "This will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Football matches! Congrats to Argentina on becoming FIFA World Cup Champions! They've played brilliantly through the tournament. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory!" Argentina Win FIFA World Cup 2022, Beat France in Penalty Shootout to Lift the Title.

Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final.

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