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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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Argentina fans show their support prior to kickoff.Credit:Getty Images
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French fans sing on the Champs-Elysees in Paris as France play Argentina.Credit:Getty Images
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It’s not the real World Cup, but a big pretend one on the pitch before kickoff.Credit:Getty Images
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Kylian Mbappe is introduced to the crowd before kickoff.Credit:Getty Images
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France’s Kylian Mbappe warms up at Lusail Stadium prior to play.Credit:AP
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Lionel Messi waves to the crowd during his warmup.Credit:Getty Images
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Lionel Messi is introduced to the crowd before the World Cup final.Credit:Getty Images
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French fans get a bit ahead of themselves prior to the start of the match.Credit:AP
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All the colour of the pre-match show at the Lusail Stadium ahead of the World Cup final.Credit:Getty Images
