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Lionel Messi of Argentina holding the World Cup and teammates celebrate

Lionel Messi of Argentina holding the World Cup and teammates celebrate Source: Getty / Jean Catuffe

Argentina are world champions for the third time after winning the greatest FIFA World Cup final of all time, beating France in a penalty shootout.


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Argentina are world champions for the third time after winning the greatest FIFA World Cup final of all time, beating France in a penalty shootout.



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