Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup title defeating France : NPR
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Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.
Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.
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France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know.
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World Cup 2022: The 2022 World Cup final match is set: Argentina vs France, mundial game net
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Messi and Argentina lose to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever
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As the World Cup semifinals begin, it's the Fab Four goalkeepers leading the way
Rest in Peace, Pelé⚽️😔 , only player to win 3 world cups
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The FIFA World Cup and its All-Time Favourite Stars, only player to win 3 world cups
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As the World Cup semifinals begin, it's the Fab Four goalkeepers leading the way
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup title defeating France : NPR
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World Cup 2018: What Happened In The First Few Days
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Photos: Argentina beats France on penalty kicks to win the 2022 World Cup : The Picture Show : NPR
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FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program - WHYY
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The 32 Teams Playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup