World Cup Final

There is no consolation for France, but there will be some vindication at least in the history books because Mbappe's hat-trick will be remember forever as the second hat-trick as well as how his first two goals turned this match on its head. Well played Mbappe, and well played France… but especially well played Argentina, who started with a Messi penalty before losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia… and then fighting all the way to the final, into extra time and through the drama of the penalty shoot out. Beautiful game? You'd better damn believe it. Thank you for sharing this historic moment with us, as well as all 64 games in this quite magnificent and unforgettable World Cup!

Messi has his date with destiny, Argentina erupts… and the entire French nation falls to its knees after one of the greatest footballing contests of all time. WOW!

ARGENTINA ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS! Montiel hits the back of the net and takes a gentle jog to his right as Messi sinks to his knees and the Argentine squad swamp Montiel. What a moment for the man and for the nation. And what a way for Messi to end his World Cup career. FRANCE: 2 ARGENTINA 4… that's the ball-game, folks!

Kolo Muani keeps it alive for France by scoring. FRANCE: 2 ARGENTINA: 3

Paredes slames it into the back of the net. FRANCE: 1 ARGENTINA: 3

DRAMA! Tchouaméni skews his kick to the left of the goal and Argentina have a huge advantage now. France must score FRANCE: 1 ARGENTINA: 2

Dybala hits it straight as Lloris is sent diving away. Advantage Argentina FRANCE: 1 ARGENTINA: 2

Martinez saves as Coman hits to his right. FRANCE: 1 ARGENTINA: 1

Mbappe scores! Slides is scarily slowly to the right of Lloris. Third time he has hit the net tonight. FRANCE: 1 ARGENTINA: 1

Mbappe scores! Hits it to his left for his third penalty of the night! FRANCE: 1 ARGENTINA: 0