World Cup 2022

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AP PHOTOS: World Cup highlights from Day 21

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France celebrates World Cup victory, fans cheer Morocco team

PARIS (AP) — Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final Wednesday, while disappointed Morocco fans mingled with the exuberant supporters of the winning team, paying tribute to the African country’s unprecedented achievement.

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Croatia, Morocco target third-place medal at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The chances of the winning the World Cup might have gone for Croatia and Morocco, but “immortality” is at stake when the two teams meet in Saturday’s third-place playoff.

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-sports-croatia-morocco-b2f5dbc4bf46acd85ba7f74eb8b4885e

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Messi wins World Cup to push claim to be soccer’s GOAT

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — After finally winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all time.

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Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his teammates and hoisted the golden trophy high in the air.

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VIDEO: Watch as fans react to the World Cup final

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Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup final, he ended the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title.

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-sports-macron-argentina-lionel-messi-58bb4976c4228e3eb400fe0c169f9427?

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AP PHOTOS: World Cup highlights from Day 23

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AP PHOTOS: World Cup highlights from Day 24

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Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatia teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.

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AP PHOTOS: Favorite photos from AP staff at the World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A World Cup that ended with Lionel Messi finally holding the golden trophy in his hands produced some unforgettable images from the staff of Associated Press photographers at the tournament in Qatar.

https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-sports-lionel-messi-neymar-cristiano-ronaldo-241ee2ad65f063d40722d20a5049cb5b?