The two captains were spotted greeting each other on the pitch and sharing a warm hug at full time.
The moment of mutual respect came after a highly intense and emotional match in Atlanta.
Kane and Messi, two of the greatest players of their generation, exchanged words and embraced despite the disappointment for England and the joy for Argentina.
The gesture was widely praised by fans and pundits as a classy end to a fierce rivalry clash, with Argentina advancing to the final thanks to Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser and Lautaro Martínez’s late winner.
