World Cup final: Argentina 1-0 France

A speedy Hernandez sprinted down the left flank and De Paul had to foul him. A free kick near Argentina’s box for France and the ball found Giroud, whose header went over the bar.

Messi dropped a ball for De Paul into the right. De Paul cut back for Messi, who released the ball for Di Maria, but his shot went over the bar.

First touch for Mbappe, who sprinted down the left, then made a one-two with Rabiot, but the return pass was caught cleanly by keeper Martinez.

The corner leads to a tense situation in the French box and Lloris took an elbow in the ribs from Romero. After a few minutes with the medical team, the keeper returned to the game.

Mac Allister took a shot straight at Lloris from afar. Easy for the keeper. This is a bright start for Argentina.

A lofted pass made its way to Alvarez, who attempted to finish into the bottom left. But it was an easy claim for Lloris and Alvarez was offside anyway.

De Paul needlessly shoved Rabiot in the back. The referee was not happy and gave him a warning.

Argentina play the game in their traditional blue and white jersey while France use the familiar dark blue kit.