Will this go down as the greatest World Cup final of all-time? It was billed as the battle between Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappé, and so it proved to be in Lusail. Messi scored two, Mbappé three – two of them late equalisers as France twice clawed their way back into the game. But in an incredible night of drama, high emotion and fluctuating fortunes, Argentina lifted the biggest prize in world football for a third time after beating France 4-2 on penalties. While Mbappé mesmerised – scoring the first hat-trick in a World Cup final since 1966 –and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martínez was magnificent – it was Messi’s magic that will go down in history. To read more - including Nick Ames's full player ratings for @guardiansport - follow the link in our bio. #worldcup #football #messi #argentina #france #instasport Photo: @carlrecine for Reuters