FIFA World Cup presentation ceremony in pictures: Argentina clinches title, Messi wins Golden Ball

Here are the best moments from the FIFA World Cup presentation ceremony as Argentina beat France and lifted the trophy to end a 36-year wait.

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The wait ends: Argentina beat France 4-2 in penalty shootout to clinch the World Cup title. PHOTO: Reuters ▲

Let that sink in: Messi, the golden ball winner, kisses the World cup trophy while walking off to pose with his individual achievement award. PHOTO: AP ▲

End of the GOAT debate?: Lionel Messi became the first ever player to win the Golden Ball twice, having won the first won in 2014. ▲

Eyes on the prize: Emiliano Martinez poses with the World Cup with his daughter, Ava. PHOTO: AP ▲

You can’t do that Emi: Emiliano Martinez lets his wild side out after receiving the Golden Glove award. The Aston Villa keeper put in an ever important save in the dying minutes of extra-time. PHOTO: Reuters ▲

Greatness in the reckoning: Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was adjudged the World Cup 2022 Young Player of the Tournament. PHOTO: Reuters ▲

Agony: A dejected Kylian Mbappe walks past the World Cup trophy after getting his Golden Boot award. The 23-year-old scored eight goals this tournament, including a hat-trick in the final. PHOTO: Getty Images ▲