Lionel Messi won his first-ever FIFA World Cup on Sunday after Argentina beat France in a penalty kick shootout in the tournament's thrilling final match.
Why it matters: Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, secured the elusive trophy in what is likely his final World Cup.
The big picture: This is the second-straight World Cup in which Croatia has finished within the top three, having lost the 2018 World Cup final to France.
