Lukas Podolski kissed by Bastian Schweinsteiger in selfie after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final

Lukas Podolski needs no invitation to take a selfie, so the Germany striker wasn't about to let the opportunity pass him by after winning the World Cup.

The Arsenal star was an unused substitute as Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final played at the Maracana in Rio.

But Podolski celebrated with his team-mates after the final whistle by getting out his smart phone and posing for a shot with team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger who gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Sealed with a kiss: Lukas Podolski takes a selfie as he is kissed by Germany team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger

Selfie 2! Podolski with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the game

Winning moment: Podolski celebrates with Schweinsteiger as he takes a selfie after winning the World Cup

The 29-year-old also bright his son Louis on to the pitch for the post-match celebrations who shared high fives with Thomas Muller, match winner Mario Gotze and team boss Joachim Low.

Podolski made two appearances during the tournament, starting in the win over USA in the group stage as well as featuring in the 4-0 victory over Portugal.

In the final, Gotze struck seven minutes from the end of extra-time with a sublime volley to win Germany their fourth World Cup and their first as a unified nation.

Manuel Neuer hailed an 'unbelievable' moment as Germany won the World Cup thanks to Gotze's extra-time winner over Argentina.

Gotze's fine control and shot sunk Lionel Messi and company and earned Germany their fourth world title.

'It is unbelievable,' Neuer, who won the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper in the tournament, was quoted as saying by kicker.de

'The team has done superbly, not only the players, but also the team behind the team. At some point we will stop celebrating, but we will always stand up again with a smile.'