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World Cup final 2022: France v Argentina
After four weeks and 63 games, it came down to this: Could Mbappe and France deny Argentina's Messi a fairytale ending in Qatar?
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Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar. Credit:Julian Finney/Getty Images
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2022 World champions: Argentina.Credit:Getty Images
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Messi kisses the trophy.Credit:AP
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Lionel Messi celebrates with his family.Credit:AP
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The Golden Boot is little consolation for Kylian Mbappe.Credit:AP
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Messi: World Cup champion.Credit:Getty Images
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All square after extra time.Credit:AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates his second goal.Credit:Getty Images
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The French city of Marseille erupts as Mbappe's first goal hits the back of the net.Credit:AP
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Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez can't stop Kylian Mbappe's penalty.Credit:AP
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Kylian Mbappe after scoring France's first goal.Credit:AP
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Lionel Messi whips the ball in from the corner.Credit:AP
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Antoine Griezmann, after being unable to make an impact, was withdrawn in the second half.Credit:AP
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People crowd around a TV at a bar to watch the game in Paris.Credit:AP
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A rare moment of magic in the final from Kylian Mbappe for France.Credit:AP
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Didier Deschamps rings the changes for France, taking Olivier Giroud off before half-time.Credit:Getty Images
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Angel di Maria after scoring Argentina's second goal.Credit:AP
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Argentina's Angel di Maria after making it 2-0.Credit:AP
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Lionel Messi converts a penalty after Angel Di Maria is fouled in the box.Credit:Getty Images
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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring from the spot.Credit:Getty Images