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FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

Doha (AFP) - Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.

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Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France

Doha (AFP) - Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.

AFP

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

Doha (AFP) - For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.

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Messi heads long list of World Cup farewells

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi left the World Cup stage for the final time in the most dramatic way possible on Sunday, headlining a lengthy list of global giants bidding farewell to football's biggest tournament.

AFP

Qatar emir says 'exceptional' World Cup delivered to fans

Doha (AFP) - Qatar's ruler said Sunday that the Gulf state had delivered on a vow to hold an "exceptional" World Cup.

AFP

Lloris says 'time for Mbappe's generation' after World Cup final loss

Doha (AFP) - France captain Hugo Lloris said the World Cup in Qatar marked a shift towards the team's new generation led by Kylian Mbappe following Sunday's final defeat to Argentina.

AFP

Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Rasheed celebrated Argentina's World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind.Sunday was also International Migrants Day.

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Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday, scoring twice against France in one of the all-time great finals with the South Americans holding their nerve to triumph in a penalty shootout.

AFP

Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win

Doha (AFP) - Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.

AFP

Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons

Doha (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but the 23-year-old showed on Sunday why comparisons with Pele are not unreasonable.

AFP

Argentina fans erupt with joy after Messi wins 'best ever World Cup final'

Argentina lifted the World Cup in 2022 after a nail-biting final in Qatar, with icon Lionel Messi marking a record 26th appearance at a World Cup game with a stunning victory

Daily Mirror

France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat

Doha (AFP) - France coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel" after they came from behind twice over the course of the game only to succumb in a penalty shoot-out.

AFP

Brilliant Messi finally wins World Cup for Argentina

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi won the World Cup for Argentina on Sunday as he scored twice against France in one of the all-time great finals before the South Americans held their nerve to win in a penalty shootout in Qatar.

AFP

Argentina's Scaloni tells fans to enjoy World Cup victory

Doha (AFP) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who masterminded the South Americans' penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's World Cup final, called on his compatriots to enjoy the glory.

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Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France.

AFP

Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.

Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France on penalty kicks for World Cup title

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally got the one prize that had eluded him, a World Cup title, but he and his Argentine teammates had to work for it, beating France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout Sunday after a game that ended in a 3-3 draw.

AFP

Key moments from the World Cup final

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time in Qatar on Sunday.

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Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 in the shoot-out after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level at 3-3 following extra time.

AFP

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday.

The Conversation

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.

AFP

Five most memorable goals of 2022 World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Acrobatic volleys, long-range piledrivers and sweeping team goals: AFP looks at some of the most memorable goals of the 2022 World Cup:

AFP

World Cup hits and misses

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have dazzled at the World Cup in Qatar, while Morocco caught the imagination of a continent on their run to the semi-finals.

AFP

World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans

Doha (AFP) - There is no new name on the trophy and many of football's global superstars are taking their final bow but the most controversial World Cup in history will be remembered as a tournament of firsts.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 diary: a final trip to the truly terrible Al Bayt Stadium

France take on Morocco at the boring house of pain, plus stray cats, more Infantino and a heavy bout of Doha flu

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