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FinalFIFA World Cup 2022December 18, 2022 — Lusail Iconic Stadium
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Argentina
4-3-3
3–3
AET · Pens 4-2
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France
4-2-3-1
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The 2022 World Cup Final delivered one of sport's most extraordinary narratives: a match that appeared decided with 10 minutes remaining, only for Kylian Mbappé to produce the greatest individual salvage operation in the...
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Argentina xG: 3.10 vs France xG: 2.80 — Argentina possession 44%. Decided on penalties after a breathtaking 3–3 draw.
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2014Semi-Final
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Germany
4-2-3-1
7–1
FT
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Brazil
4-2-3-1
52%
Poss
5.8
xG
9.4
Top Rating
2018Round of 16
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France
4-2-3-1
4–3
FT
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Argentina
4-4-2
45%
Poss
2.9
xG
9.8
Top Rating
1986Quarter-Final
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Argentina
4-3-3
2–1
FT
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
England
4-4-2
54%
Poss
1.8
xG
10.0
Top Rating
2006Final
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Italy
4-4-2
1–1
Pens 5-3
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France
4-2-3-1
46%
Poss
1.4
xG
8.8
Top Rating
1970Final
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Brazil
4-3-3
4–1
FT
🇮🇹
Italy
4-4-2
58%
Poss
3.6
xG
9.8
Top Rating
1950Final Round
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Uruguay
4-2-4
2–1
FT
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Brazil
4-2-4
42%
Poss
1.4
xG
9.7
Top Rating
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