After Mbappe's hat trick twice brought France back into the game, they lost 4-2 on penalties after drawing a thrilling final 3-3 at Lusail Stadium.
In the penalty shootout, Mbappe also scored his penalty, but his heroics were not enough to stop Argentina from winning the World Cup for the third time.
Following Diego Maradona's example, Messi lifted the trophy that had previously eluded him in Argentina's victory.
Prior to the awarding of the trophy, Messi, who scored twice in the championship game, embraced Mbappe.
Following the thrilling final, the PSG stars were seen hugging, and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was seen shaking Mbappe's hand.
The attempts by French President Emmanuel Macron to console Mbappe following the final have been criticized, whereas the embraces were in contrast.
After the centrist politician spoke to Mbappe on the field and during the trophy presentation, Mbappe was seen attempting to leave.
With his hat trick, Mbappe won the Golden Boot for scoring eight goals in seven games.
In his two World Cup appearances, he has now equaled Pele's total of 12 goals.
Mbappe is just four goals behind Germany's Miroslav Klose, who currently leads the list, and there are only five male players who have scored more goals at the World Cup than Mbappe.
After France narrowly missed winning the World Cup, Mbappe has promised that the team "will return."
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