France vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2018, Highlights: As it Happened

Lionel Messi looks distraught on the field after full-time. France are celebrating and the expressions are quite the contrast. 

France are through to the quarter-final and will play the winner of Uruguay vs Portugal which is later on tonight. 

Full time: France - 4 Argentina - 3 

GOAL: Argentina pull one back!! Aguero has headed home a third from a Lionel Messi assist!! Score 4-3 for France.

Four minutes of stoppage time in Kazan before the World Cup bids farewell to Lionel Messi

Di Maria has moved to the right wing and is trying to open up the France defense hoping that they can still do something late on. 

France continue to sit back and hold onto their lead as time runs out for Lionel Messi and Argentina. There won't be a miracle here today. 

France are sitting back in defense and Messi looks to play Aguero through. But the striker's shot is blocked by Varane. 

Messi picks up the ball after it broke for him in the midfield. He dribbles through but the ball is on his right foot at a very tough angle as he shoots off balance and can't get much in terms of power behind that. One goal can change things up. 

Aguero tries to force the issue as he steals the ball from Pavard. But there isn't much in terms of support as France close out his passing avenues. 

Messi in the last few minutes has cut an isolated figure in attack as Argentina look toothless in attack. Not much time left in the game. 

Messi goes past a couple of French defenders before finding Meza who takes a shot but that's too weak and Lloris collects easily.

France remember scored only thrice in the group stages and have managed to score four already in this game against Argentina. It was being said they had not hit top gear, but that clearly is past now. 

France are making a mockery of the Argentina defense now. Pavard this time bombing up the right with great ease before being brought down by Mascherano. 

Pogba has grown in stature in this game. Argentina are finding it impossible to take the ball of his feet. 

France more than happy now to take the fouls and take time on the ball. Argentina do not like this as they can't build any momentum going forward. 

Kante leads another France counter-attack out at great pace with Mbappe in front of him. Mbappe though can't put in on a plate for Griezmann. 

Kante leads another France counter-attack out at great pace with Mbappe in front of him. Mbappe though can't put in on a plate for Griezmann. 

France have scored thrice since the second half started and has almost knocked the stuffing out of Argentina's challenge. 

Pogba drives through the heart of the Argentina midfield and finds Giroud who's shot is just off target.

France are in complete control of the game now with 20 minutes left on the clock. Argentina and Messi have a lot to do now.

GOAL: Mbappe has scored again after Giroud played him in after a sweeping move! France lead 4-2 

Messi looks distraught after the third goal is conceded and Argentina bring in Sergio Aguero to help the attack. Messi has a freekick in a dangerous position outside the box on the left. 

GOAL: Mbappe has now found the back of the net with a thumping finish from close range after they equalised a little while ago. France lead Argentina 3-2 

We are moving beyond the hour mark and the euphoria and joy for the Argentine fans has died down after France equalised in sensational style. 

Argentina look to di Maria this time for a response and he is turning and twisting the defender on the wing, but the French survive that as he can't keep it under control. 

GOAL: Benjamin Pavard has put France back on level terms with a thunderous volley from outside the penalty box. 

But, Argentina almost get embarrassed as Giroud's flick to Griezmann almost finds it way to the striker after Fazio and Armani have a small mix-up in defense. That could have been disastrous. 

Argentina, quite rightfully throwing players back in defense as they look to hold onto this lead. But France look a little bereft of ideas as they look to respond. Suddenly Argentina's defenders are making the interceptions. 

France are in trouble and they have been given a big shock early in the second half. Argentina are defending with a lot of heart as France look to respond strongly.