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. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Fans go wild in Berlin as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 . 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.' Group photo: The German squad pose with the trophy with the politician . The great one: Match winner Mario Gotze shares a high five with Podolski's son, Louis . All smiles: Germany boss Joachim Low embraces with Louis as his side celebrated their victory on the pitch . High five: Thomas Muller shares a high five with Louis after the game . Captain Philipp Lahm added: 'What we have done and how we have worked is incredible.' Lahm, consistently excellent for Germany all tournament, added: 'Whether we have the best individual players or whatever does not matter, you have to have the best team. 'We stepped up time and again in the tournament, did not let ourselves get distracted by any disruption, went on our way. 'And at the end you stand there as world champions - an unbelievable feeling. The team has remained quiet and patient.' Golden goal: Lukas Podolski celebrates after Mario Gotze's strike gave Germany an extra time lead . Hands on the trophy: Podolski lifts the World Cup trophy with Germany team-mate Kevin GrosskreutzÂ .
Lukas Podolski was unused substitute as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 at Maracana in Rio to win World Cup .
Arsenal striker took son Louis on to pitch to celebrate with Joachim Low, Mario Gotze and Thomas Muller .
Posed with Bastian Schweinsteiger in selfie following victory .
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. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Fans go wild in Berlin as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 . 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.' Group photo: The German squad pose with the trophy with the politician . The great one: Match winner Mario Gotze shares a high five with Podolski's son, Louis . All smiles: Germany boss Joachim Low embraces with Louis as his side celebrated their victory on the pitch . High five: Thomas Muller shares a high five with Louis after the game . Captain Philipp Lahm added: 'What we have done and how we have worked is incredible.' Lahm, consistently excellent for Germany all tournament, added: 'Whether we have the best individual players or whatever does not matter, you have to have the best team. 'We stepped up time and again in the tournament, did not let ourselves get distracted by any disruption, went on our way. 'And at the end you stand there as world champions - an unbelievable feeling. The team has remained quiet and patient.' Golden goal: Lukas Podolski celebrates after Mario Gotze's strike gave Germany an extra time lead . Hands on the trophy: Podolski lifts the World Cup trophy with Germany team-mate Kevin GrosskreutzÂ .
World Cup. The Arsenal star was an unused substitute as Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 Maracana in Rio. But Podolski celebrated with his Bastian Schweinsteiger . Selfie 2! Podolski with son Louis on to the pitch for the post-match Muller, match winner Mario Gotze and team boss son, Louis . All smiles: Germany boss Joachim Low victory on the pitch . High five: Thomas Muller