Watch: Argentina v Spain final highlights
41' - Yellow card
And the first card of the game is given, with Lisandro Martinez picking up a yellow for a grab on Oyarzabal.
— Miles Proust
38'
Oyarzabal gets a low shot away on the edge of the box but Martinez makes the save.
— Miles Proust
36'
Another free given to Spain, for a grab on Rodrigo.
Cucurella takes a brilliant touch on the left flank, but is dispossessed with a perfectly timed slide tackle a moment later.
— Miles Proust
35'
Curcurella collects the ball on the left flank, with the cross cleared by Argentina.
But it's called offside.
— Miles Proust
33'
Argentina wins a free after Mac Allister is brought down by Rodri on the left side, near the halfway line.
They have a chance to deliver into the box, but it's played short and Messi loses the ball.
— Miles Proust
Updates from the stadium
Argentina slowly getting to grips with Spain’s midfield mastery. Even balance since the drinks break.
— John Baldock, in New Jersey
30'
Porrro plays a poor ball back, but Cucurella heads back to his goalkeeper to keep it out of danger.
— Miles Proust
29'
Yama is grabbed and brought down by Tagliafico on the sideline.
The Spanish bench is up on their feet in anger, and the free is given but no foul.
— Miles Proust
28'
Chance for Argentina, after a poor pass back to the Spanish keeper Simon, who is just able to clear before an Argentine player gets to it.
A moment earlier, Spain won a free after a clear hand ball from Mac Allister.
— Miles Proust
Argentina supporters up early in Melbourne
Argentina supporters in Australia are up early one last time, taking over fanzones in Melbourne.
— David Smith.
28'
Play resumes, with Argentina kicking off.
— Miles Proust
23'
Spain win another corner from the left side, but it's an easy catch for Martinez.
The first drinks break is called. The match really hasn't kicked into gear just yet, with both sides being cagey.
— Miles Proust
Infantino! Infantino!
Spain fans in the stadium are sining in unison: "Infantino! Infantino" after a heavy tackle on Dani Olmo doesn't result in a yellow card for Argentina.
It is of course FIFA president Gianni Infantino they're calling for.
— John Baldock
17'
Yamal collects a long ball, carrying to the box and delivering a low cross. But Martinez pounces on it.
— Miles Proust
16'
Argentina win a free kick a moment later, after Messi cops a shove to the back by Baena.
It's delivered into the box but has too much power and goes out for a goal kick.
— Miles Proust
15'
Olmo goes down after a clumsy challenge near the halfway line by Mac Allister.
Spain are given the free kick, but no yellow card is given.
— Miles Proust
13'
The corner is played long and high, landing at the feet of Olmo, who can't get a shot away.
Argentina is clear, but Spain win it back. Spain are looking very relaxed out there.
— Miles Proust
Updates from the stadium
We’re off in the final. The Spain fans in front of us are in good voice despite being outnumbered. Two good early forward thrusts keeping them happy. Conditions perfect.
Spain fans have been singing "Viva España".
— John Baldock, in New Jersey
12'
Porro plays a long ball to the left flank, with the follow-up cross flicked away by the Argentine defence to give Spain the first corner of the match.
— Miles Proust
9'
Spain have been enjoying early possession, passing all over the place as they look for a way through the Argentine defence.
— Miles Proust
