Kylian Mbappe came of age in Kazan with a stunning second half double to fire France into the World Cup quarter-finals and leave Lionel Messi's Argentina heading home.
The 19-year-old striker scored twice in five minutes just past the hour mark as Didier Deschamps' men stormed back from behind to seal a 4-3 victory in a seven-goal thriller which will live long in the memory.
An enthralling contest saw goal-of-the-tournament contenders from both Angel Di Maria and Benjamin Pavard and even an improbably dramatic finale after Sergio Aguero's injury-time effort gave Argentina hope.
The result sees France move into 4/1 to win the World Cup, the new second favourites for success.
Antoine Griezmann had given France an early lead from the penalty spot and Jorge Sampaoli's side only stirred after Di Maria lashed home a superb 30-yard effort shortly before half-time.
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