3 thoughts from Argentina's win over France in legendary World Cup final
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3 thoughts from Argentina's win over France in legendary World Cup final

How do we make sense of such bedlam? Lionel Messi almost led Argentina to World Cup glory in normal time – and then in extra time – but…

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Even in a World Cup of twists and turns, it came down to Messi and Mbappe
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Even in a World Cup of twists and turns, it came down to Messi and Mbappe

As Sunday’s World Cup final entered the final half hour of regular time, the partisan crowd at Lusail Stadium began to break out in song. Argentina moved the…

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Team of the tournament: Best XI at 2022 World Cup
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Team of the tournament: Best XI at 2022 World Cup

With the 2022 World Cup coming to an end, theScore assembles the competition’s best lineup with the tournament’s top-performing stars. Emiliano Martinez ?? Whenever Argentina needed him, he…

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World Cup final preview: Key questions, prediction for Argentina vs. France
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World Cup final preview: Key questions, prediction for Argentina vs. France

Get ready for Sunday’s World Cup final with theScore’s comprehensive preview. Below, we examine the key questions and tactical battles that’ll determine whether Argentina or France hoists the…

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How France held off lionhearted Morocco to make 2nd straight World Cup final
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How France held off lionhearted Morocco to make 2nd straight World Cup final

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its climax. After every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the action on the…

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France's World Cup title defense once seemed unlikely. Now, it's near reality
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France's World Cup title defense once seemed unlikely. Now, it's near reality

Didier Deschamps kept every controversy at arm’s length in the months leading up to the World Cup. He knew Kylian Mbappe was at odds with the French Football…

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World Cup roundup: How Argentina beat Croatia to reach the final
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World Cup roundup: How Argentina beat Croatia to reach the final

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its climax. After every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the action on the…

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Key questions, tactical analysis, and predictions for World Cup semifinals
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Key questions, tactical analysis, and predictions for World Cup semifinals

And then there were four. After a dramatic quarterfinal round, the World Cup nears its climax with a pair of intriguing semifinals this week. Below, we examine the…

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World Cup roundup: Heartbreak for England, history for Morocco
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World Cup roundup: Heartbreak for England, history for Morocco

The 2022 World Cup is in full swing. At the end of every matchday, we’ll review the biggest talking points emanating from Qatar and break down all the…

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When Messi found his voice, Argentina found its leader
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When Messi found his voice, Argentina found its leader

Alejandro “Papu” Gomez cried like a baby. Lisandro Martinez felt like eating up the entire pitch. The speech made everyone in Argentina’s locker room breathe fire. Lionel Messi,…

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