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Argentina and France each scored two goals in regulation, both scored once in extra time, and Argentina won in a penalty shootout, 4-2. See all the highlights from Telemundo and Fox.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It
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It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.
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How Argentina’s Favorite Song Became the World Cup’s Soundtrack
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The song, Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos A Ilusionar, has been a constant refrain in Qatar.
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Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
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France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.
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Why Don’t More Underdogs Contend for the World Cup Title?
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Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.
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Morocco Gave Everything in the World Cup Semifinal. It Needed a Little More Against France.
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On some level this will always be Morocco’s World Cup, the one that made it a trailblazer, a record breaker, a watermark that will not fade.
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France Is the First Country in Over 20 Years to Qualify for Consecutive World Cup Finals
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Brazil was the last to do it, making three straight finals from 1994 to 2002.
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Theo Hernandez, France’s Goalscorer, Stepped Up After His Brother, Lucas, Fell
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Lucas Hernandez was lost for the tournament when he injured his knee in France’s opener.
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Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
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Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.