In Pictures: Argentina beat France to win World Cup

Argentina wins the World Cup after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time.
Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate after winning the World Cup. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate after winning the World Cup. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup as teammate Gonzalo Montiel scores during the penalty shootout. REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup as teammate Gonzalo Montiel scores during the penalty shootout. REUTERS/Molly Darlington

France's Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match. REUTERS/Carl Recine

France's Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores a penalty during the penalty shootout past France's Hugo Lloris. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores a penalty during the penalty shootout past France's Hugo Lloris. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel scores a penalty during the penalty shootout. REUTERS/Paul Childs

Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel scores a penalty during the penalty shootout. REUTERS/Paul Childs

France's Kylian Mbappe scores their first goal from the penalty spot. REUTERS/Carl Recine

France's Kylian Mbappe scores their first goal from the penalty spot. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their first goal from the penalty spot. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their first goal from the penalty spot. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez. REUTERS/Paul Childs

Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez. REUTERS/Paul Childs

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