Sport at its finest: Argentina-France delivers World Cup final for the ages
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Argentina reach World Cup 2022 final: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez combine to eliminate Croatia in semifinal
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Lionel Messi, Argentina beat France in World Cup Final
World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia pulls incredible upset in 2-1 win over Argentina
Lionel Messi finally wins a World Cup — and, after years of heartache, Argentina's love
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Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina wins World Cup title after beating France in sensational final
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Argentina wins incredible World Cup final in a shootout with France
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FIFA World Cup final: Betting on Argentina vs France as Messi wins 2022 finale on penalty shootout
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The Agony and the Ecstasy of Argentina's World Cup Victory
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For Messi, and Argentina, the (extra) wait is worth it - The Japan Times
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Joy for Messi, hat-trick despair for Mbappe as Argentina win thrilling World Cup final-Xinhua
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup title defeating France : NPR
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Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final, World Cup 2022
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World Cup final 2022: Argentina's extraordinary win over France - as it happened