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2m ago
(18:15 GMT)Argentina players celebrate
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2m ago
(18:15 GMT)Argentina fan: ‘God has listened to our prayers’
34-year-old Pablo Ramirez, with tears in his eyes, said this was the “best match ever”.
“I cant describe the feelings I have right now. It’s the best day of my life. Finally we are champions again. It’s been too long.”
“I thought France will win after that comeback, I was shaking so much,” the entrepreneur told Al Jazeera.
“God has listened to our prayers.”
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10m ago
(18:08 GMT)France fans absolutely dejected
The Les Bleus gave everything but missed out on penalties.
They did not hang around the pitch for long after Montiel’s winner.
Their fans are seated in silence. They know how close they came to repeating the 2018 triumph.
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10m ago
(18:07 GMT)Former World Cup winners
In case you needed a quick recap on who has won the prestigious Jules Rimet Trophy before, we have you covered.
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12m ago
(18:05 GMT)Argentina celebrations on and off the pitch
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14m ago
(18:03 GMT)Spare a thought for Les Bleus
With Messi clearly the standout man after Argentina’s penalty win, you have to give a hand to France.
The manner in which they fought back from nowhere to take the South American side the distance is quite some feat.
This is definitively a World Cup final for the ages.
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16m ago
(18:02 GMT)Delirium
It’s euphoria for Argenina, misery for France.
I’m not sure this stadium can handle this amount of noise. It’s ear-splitting.
The Argentina bench has run onto the pitch. Messi goes over to thank the supporters for what has been a splendid atmosphere throughout the exhilarating game.
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20m ago
(17:57 GMT)Argentina are 2022 FIFA World Cup champions!
Messi has realised his destiny as he wins the one trophy that had eluded him his entire career.
Maradona, welcome Messi into the pantheon of champions.
Full-time: Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 penalties)
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22m ago
(17:56 GMT)Montiel scores, and Argentina win!
Argentina become champions of the world as Montiel converts from the spot.
Penalties: Argentina 4-2 France
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22m ago
(17:55 GMT)Kolo Muani scores
With an emphatic finish down the centre, Kolo Muani extends a lifeline for France.
Penalties: Argentina 3-2 France
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