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Argentina Only No. 2 in New FIFA Rankings Led by Brazil

Winning the World Cup was not enough to lift Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings with Brazil keeping the No. 1 position on Thursday. Brazil was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Croatia but built enough rankings points from results over recent years that feed into FIFA’s calculation. Argentina moved up…

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Qatar looks to capitalise on World Cup success by 'hosting British and Irish Lions Test'

Qatar have built some momentum following the success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and in the coming years British rugby fans may find themselves on a plane there to watch the Lions

Daily Mirror

Best XI: The World Cup players who shone through dark clouds at Qatar 2022

David Irvine picks his best XI from the World Cup in Qatar.

The National (Scotland)

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Demand for Messi, Mbappe Football Gear Spikes after World Cup

In the wake of Sunday's World Cup final football fans around the world have rushed to buy merchandise, with demand for Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe soccer club jerseys more than tripling, sports merchandise retailer Fanatics Inc told Reuters. Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 3-3 draw,…

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What lessons can the 2026 World Cup in North America learn from 2022?

Sunday's World Cup final, which ended with Lionel Messi finally grasping the one trophy he'd never won, was the most dramatic in tournament history. It was great theater, a bare-knuckle brawl that played out over 120 minutes and four rounds of penalty kicks before Argentina was declared the victor following…

Los Angeles Times

The tops and flops of Qatar’s World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup drew to a close on Sunday with a spectacular Argentinian victory over France’s Les Bleus in the final. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the highs and lows of the competition.

France 24

The football in Qatar was great but Fifa had a stinker. It must do better for 2026

Argentina deserved to win the World Cup and it was lovely to see Morocco do well but the world’s governing body must learn from the lessons

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From Martínez to Mbappé: a World Cup 2022 team of the tournament

We select an XI, in a 4-3-3, that includes three players from surprise semi-finalists Morocco and one from England

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina

The Independent UK

Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha.

The Conversation

Messi, Mbappé Headline AP’s World Cup All-Tournament Team

Here’s a look at the top players who showed out in this year’s tournament in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup prize money: How much do you earn for winning the tournament?

There are some handsome financial rewards on offer to the side that claims the famous trophy in Sunday's final

Wales Online

What time is the World Cup final today? When does Argentina vs France kick off

The tournament reaches its climax in Qatar

The Independent UK

Where are the 2026 World Cup and 2024 UEFA Euros being held after Qatar?

With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar coming to an end, attention will be moving towards the 2024 Euros and 2026 World Cup

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Mark Bradley: After the doings in Qatar, the World Cup is headed here

ATLANTA — The World Cup final will be played Sunday. France is a slight favorite over Argentina. Argentina is the massive — though not the universal — sentimental favorite. In the eyes of many, Sunday will be the day of Lionel Messi’s coronation as the greatest player ever, which is…

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Premier League, European Clubs Prepare for World Cup Fallout

After a World Cup described by FIFA as the best ever, the true impact of its unprecedented calendar scheduling remains to be seen. Staged in November and December for the first time in its 92-year history, the World Cup's aftermath will worry Europe's biggest football clubs. "We are exhausted," Croatia…

Al Jazeera

Why do we even have a third-place playoff at the World Cup?

Teams are heartbroken, fans are beyond caring – and it doesn’t even make anyone that much money.

Los Angeles Times

World Cup TV schedule: How to watch Argentina vs. France in final

DOHA, Qatar — The first (and possibly last) December World Cup ends this weekend with two soccer powers meeting in the final.

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The Guardian - UK

Messi v Mbappé: world’s finest primed to fight over biggest prize in football

While Argentina’s genius targets a successful swansong, his club teammate’s talent could help France retain the World Cup

The National (Scotland)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Qatar 2022 - a World Cup like no other

THEY think it’s all over . . . and it soon will be!

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 Team of the Tournament: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and England stars included

The 2022 World Cup has been a huge success on the pitch and the race for the Golden Ball is hotting up with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi among the front runners

The New Daily

Top clips: World Cup final two, Orion returns home and 88 keys under the sea

This week, we're wrapping up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, down to the last two teams - Argentina and France.

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France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know.

The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career.

The Guardian - UK

France tackle virus before World Cup final; Fifa to revisit three-team groups – as it happened

France battled an outbreak of a cold virus in the camp and Gianni Infantino belatedly gave a press conference before Sunday’s final

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 LIVE: Lionel Messi’s Argentina prepare for showdown against Kylian Mbappe’s France

Lionel Messi’s final World Cup will be on the grandest stage as he looks to complete his trophy collection

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