Chile hadn't made it to a final in 28 years, when it lost to Uruguay in the Copa America in Argentina. It finished runner-up four times, including at home in 1955. Its best result at a World Cup was a third-place finish at home in 1962, and last year it reached the round of 16, being eliminated by host Brazil on penalties.
It was an even final from the start, with the teams creating few scoring chances. Chile controlled possession during most of the second half and came closer than Argentina to getting on the board.
Sanchez had one of the game's best opportunities in the 82nd, but his close-range shot missed wide
Argentina's greatest chance came in the last play of regulation in a breakaway that started with Messi near midfield, but Higuain hit the outside of the net after a dangerous cross into the area.
In extra time, it was Sanchez who almost scored in a counterattack after Javier Mascheranomisplayed a ball near midfield, but his right-footed shot missed the target.
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