Argentina beat Brazil to end 28-year title drought

Despite his sublime form throughout the competition, the 34-year-old was below his best in the final. The forward's best scoring chance came in the 89th minute when he combined with De Paul before seeing his tame shot from six yards easily blocked by Ederson.

Brazil similarly lacked inspiration in the final third, apart from a brief period in the second half when Emiliano Martinez tipped Gabriel Barbosa's left-footed shot over the bar and Thiago Silva headed over from a Neymar cross.

The Albiceleste defended with nine men behind the ball in the last five minutes and the final whistle drew wild celebrations, both on the pitch and among the few hundred Argentine fans present in the stands.