First-half goals from Alamiro Vaporaki and Leandro Cuzzolino, along with Alan Brandi's quick-fire brace and Alamiro's brother Constantino Vaporaki's late goal in the second half, were enough to secure Argentina their maiden title.

There was a nervy start to the final with both sides hesitant to commit players in attack and more than content to remain compact in defence.

Not only that, but both nations were competing in a Futsal World Cup final for the first time, so the chance to make history was at stake.

The match came to life with five minutes left in the first half when there was a quick exchange of goals, first from Russia's Eder Lima and then Argentina's Alamiro Vaporaki.

Lima had his initial close-range shot blocked but he was able to poke the rebound past a helpless Nicolas Sarmiento in the Argentinian goal. 

Argentina, however, immediately responded with a goal of their own through Vaporaki, who finished a sublime team move by reacting quickly and tapping in at the back post.

Argentina then took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Cuzzolino tucked away a penalty.

The second half started with a bang and a Russian equaliser.

Lima scored his second and ninth of the tournament when he turned Pablo Taborda and slammed home a fierce shot.

But before Russia could catch their breath, Argentina were back in front through Brandi, who scored from close range after his initial shot was saved.

Just one minute later, Brandi extended Argentina's lead to 4-2 after he and Cuzzolino combined well with quick and decisive passing inside Russia's penalty area.

Constantino Vaporaki then scored the fifth and decisive goal after a long spell of Russian possession.

With the European side desperately needing a goal, Russia's goalkeeper abandoned his duties to join in the attack, leaving an easy finish for Vaporaki.

Dmitry Lyskov managed to score a fourth for Russia late on before Lima became the first player in history to score a hat-trick in a Futsal World Cup final, when he scored a late consolation from the penalty spot.

Iran beat Portugal in a penalty shoot-out to claim third place, following a 2-2 draw.