LUSAIL, Qatar- - France forward Kylian Mbappe put in a performance for the ages in the World Cup final against Argentina, but it proved bitter-sweet as he left the game heartbroken, a hat-trick not enough to avoid defeat against Argentina who prevailed in a shootout.

AL KHOR, Qatar-- France will play Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in an enthralling semi-final on Wednesday to stay on course to retain the title and end the fairytale run of the north Africans in Qatar.

LONDON-- Rafa Nadal was crowned the ITF world champion for the fifth time in his career while top-ranked Iga Swiatek won the women's award after a superb 2022 season, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

Argentina's Julian Alvarez scores their second against Croatia during their World Cup Semi Final match at Lusail Stadium, in Qatar. Argentina won 3-0.

LUSAIL, Qatar-- Argentina's Julian Alvarez scored twice and earned a penalty converted by Lionel Messi as they swept past Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday and into the World Cup final where they will face either holders France or Morocco at the weekend.