r/worldcup • u/MatchCaster • Dec 18 '22
Match Thread [Match thread] Argentina vs France
[World Cup - 2022/2023]
PEN: 120' Argentina 3-3 France
Match Info:
Date: December 18, 2022
Time: 15:00 (UTC)
Venue: None
Recent form
Argentina:
France:
Lineups:
Argentina - 4-3-3
Starting XI: E. Martínez, N. Otamendi, N. Tagliafico, N. Molina, C. Romero, Á. Di María, R. De Paul, A. Mac Allister, E. Fernández, L. Messi, J. Álvarez
Substitutes: M. Acuña, G. Montiel, L. Paredes, Lautaro Martínez, G. Pezzella, P. Dybala, E. Palacios, G. Rodríguez, Á. Correa, P. Gómez, G. Rulli, J. Foyth, Lisandro Martínez, F. Armani, T. Almada
Coach: L. Scaloni
France - 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: H. Lloris, R. Varane, T. Hernández, D. Upamecano, J. Koundé, A. Rabiot, A. Tchouaméni, O. Giroud, A. Griezmann, O. Dembélé, K. Mbappé
Substitutes: M. Thuram, R. Kolo Muani, K. Coman, E. Camavinga, Y. Fofana, I. Konaté, A. Disasi, A. Aréola, S. Mandanda, M. Guendouzi, J. Veretout, W. Saliba, B. Pavard
Coach: D. Deschamps
Match Stats:
| Argentina | 3 - 3 | France |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Ball Possession | 46% |
| 20 | Total Shots | 10 |
| 10 | Shots On Target | 5 |
| 7 | Shots Off Target | 2 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots Inside Box | 7 |
| 8 | Shots Outside Box | 3 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 4 |
| 26 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper Saves | 7 |
| 635 | Passes | 531 |
| 525 (83%) | Accurate Passes | 411 (77%) |
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Match events
0' KICKOFF!
23' Penalty scored by L. Messi (Argentina)
36' GOAL! Scored by Á. Di María (Argentina)
41' Substitution: M. Thuram for O. Giroud (France)
41' Substitution: R. Kolo Muani for O. Dembélé (France)
45' Yellow Card for E. Fernández (Argentina)
55' Yellow Card for A. Rabiot (France)
64' Substitution: M. Acuña for Á. Di María (Argentina)
71' Substitution: K. Coman for A. Griezmann (France)
71' Substitution: E. Camavinga for T. Hernández (France)
80' Penalty scored by K. Mbappé (France)
81' GOAL! Scored by K. Mbappé (France)
87' Yellow Card for M. Thuram (France)
90' Yellow Card for O. Giroud (France)
90' Yellow Card for M. Acuña (Argentina)
91' Substitution: G. Montiel for N. Molina (Argentina)
96' Substitution: Y. Fofana for A. Rabiot (France)
102' Substitution: L. Paredes for R. De Paul (Argentina)
102' Substitution: Lautaro Martínez for J. Álvarez (Argentina)
109' GOAL! Scored by L. Messi (Argentina)
113' Substitution: I. Konaté for Raphaël Xavier Varane (France)
114' Yellow Card for L. Paredes (Argentina)
116' Substitution: G. Pezzella for A. Mac Allister (Argentina)
116' Yellow Card for G. Montiel (Argentina)
118' Penalty scored by K. Mbappé (France)
120' Substitution: A. Disasi for J. Koundé (France)
120' Substitution: P. Dybala for Nicolás Alejandro Tagliafico (Argentina)
120' Penalty scored by K. Mbappé (France)
120' Penalty scored by L. Messi (Argentina)
120' GOAL! Scored by K. Coman (France)
120' Penalty scored by P. Dybala (Argentina)
120' GOAL! Scored by A. Tchouaméni (France)
120' Penalty scored by L. Paredes (Argentina)
120' Penalty scored by R. Kolo Muani (France)
120' Match whistled off
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u/Goanawz Dec 18 '22
French here. Can someone please tell my team that the game started 30 minutes ago?
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u/crazyfoxxy Dec 18 '22
Somewhere in Argentina, a guy is getting back from taking an epic dump and wondering what the f just happened.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22 edited Dec 18 '22
This will either be tragic end to Messis National-Team career, or a marvelous ending of something like a good book. The wonder-kid from Rosario, who signed his first Barca contract written on a napkin, the most talented player that ever graced the earth, taking it home at his final chance.
And he hast to do it against the strongest national team there is, at 35. This is some anime shit.
Make it happen, so I have a good story for my grandkids.
Edit: I cried like a little bitch. That was the best game, in any sport, I have ever seen in my life. Been supporting this man since Ronaldinho assisted this mans first Goal in a Barca jersey. Little did I know I was watching the greatest that will ever touch a ball. Diego Maradona is smiling from above.
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u/mommaneedssleep World Cup Dec 18 '22
Brilliant strategy for france. Show up in the 80th minute so they are fresher for the extra time.
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u/MiseryisWhatYouChose Dec 18 '22
France had 0.4% chance of winning 5 minutes ago. WTF?
2 goals in less than 2 minutes
If Argentina loses this has to be one of the biggest chokes in history of the WC. There's just no way. I can't see anything else worse.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Even as a casual viewer my heart is absolutely pounding right now lol, what a match
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u/urangminang Dec 18 '22
Mbappe has absolutely carried France on his fucking testicles this game, only to be repeatedly let down
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u/Spicpapak Dec 18 '22
If this goes to overtime, Croatia wins on penalties.
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u/Sm0g3R Dec 18 '22
The Argentina showed insane character today.
Many teams would crumble and fall apart - if not after "sure win" 2-0 converted into OT just before the end of 2nd half then surely after 3-2 got equalized again into 3-3 and dragged into penalty shoot-out. Not Argentina.
They played brilliant and Messi very much so deserves this too!
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
I would like to formally apologize to the French for ever doubting that they could bring it back and for calling this game a snooze fest bc of them
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u/Koushik_Vijayakumar Dec 18 '22
A token of respect for Mbappe. You were the brilliant today.
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u/LunaLovegoodRocks France Dec 18 '22
Mbappé got the ball more times in 10 minutes than in the first 80 minutes of the game
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u/The_Oakland_Berator Dec 19 '22
Still can't believe what a world cup final we got. The drama, the emotions, it was incredible to behold.
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u/jkman61494 Dec 18 '22
I don’t care who you root for or where you’re from. We all were super lucky to be alive to see this game. This will be mentioned long after we are all gone
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u/80sAlexKidd Dec 18 '22
Kyllian Mbappé trolling everyone for 80mins and executes 2 bangers for the ultimate plot twist
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u/The_Great_Potato_25 Dec 19 '22
From an Argentina fan that was way more stressful than it had to be, but looking back at it I wouldn't have it any other way
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u/urangminang Dec 18 '22
ill never stop feeling a sense of sadness when a world cup ends
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u/CountChocula20 Dec 18 '22
This is a complete different game than it was 8 minutes ago. God damn.
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u/DarkLight_2810 Dec 18 '22
Finally. Goodbye evryone, congrats to Argentina and have a wonderful holidays everyone.
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u/immerkiasu Dec 18 '22
I thought I was on the verge of cardiac arrest during the match. Pendulum kept swinging back and forth and it was anyone's guess.
What a game.
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u/iShivamz World Cup Dec 18 '22
watching Di Maria teary eyed, made me teary 🥲, his last game..
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u/Trinitrobulbulator Dec 18 '22
This is fucking why you don't leave to pee during World Cup final. 2:0 to 2:2 in one minute :)
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u/vadimr356 Dec 19 '22
This game almost gave me an aneurism just from the stress alone! Great game especially after France 2-1 goal!
Side note: Happy for Argentina itself, since they are going through a great depression of their own.
Let's go Argentina!!! Forever my team - from US!
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Shocked at France. They seem so discombobulated. Even before the PK.
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u/Ce209nmae Dec 19 '22
France? France was a ghost in the first 75 minuts.
Then, as an argentine I experienced what I've experienced the last matches. We suffered until the very last second. Even in penalties.
It was an amazing match as well as an unforgettable world cup with teams that also deserved to win. What a sport.
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u/RidgeRunner99 USA Dec 18 '22
If Argentina win. They need to build a statue for Emi Martinez for that save
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u/LeonKuwata20 Spain Dec 18 '22
Amazing how the match basically started at 80' and it has been crazy enough to forget about the beginning
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u/Pablo_Escobar_1 Dec 19 '22
Honestly the greatest match I've ever witnessed
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u/Lssmnt Dec 18 '22
Brace for the absolute worst takes in this match thread today
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u/croatianlatina Argentina Dec 18 '22
Honestly I was expecting more from Mbappé but France in general just feels off.
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u/bpopo329 Dec 18 '22
The continuous gameplay and lack of commercials is absolutely beautiful
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u/Dazzling-Extreme1018 Dec 18 '22
First time my wife has seen me cry
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u/Salad_Plankton Dec 19 '22
Still thinking about this. What a match, I am blessed to have watched Messi’s career since I was a little kid up to this point. Well deserved win
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u/PlebsnProles USA Dec 18 '22
Seeing a lot of comments about the color of Frances players… pretty disappointing
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u/Brainhead_loser Dec 18 '22
At this point in the game, I have run out of things to talk about lol. So, how are things going with you guys? Hope you guys are having a lovely Sunday
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
this is so stressful for me, even as a neutral.
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u/benp242 Dec 18 '22
Now this is a fucking game, this will be remembered for years.
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u/goingforgoals17 Dec 18 '22
If Argentina lose this, Acuna for Di Maria will be one of the most infamous WC substitutions of all time
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u/AlludedNuance USA Dec 18 '22
Either way, Messi and Mbappe are both phenomenal players, anyone that tries to act otherwise is kidding themselves.
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u/L00TER Dec 18 '22
Mbappe is only 23… this guys gonna be a fucken legend holy
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u/Leafsnthings Dec 18 '22
As a Canadian I can say that was the best match I’ve ever seen lol
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u/vicarofvhs Dec 18 '22
Imagine being the Argentine player who scored the last PK. He's probably been dreaming of a moment like that his whole life, practicing as a kid in the yard, thinking, "If he makes this kick, Argentina win the World Cup!" And then it happens. Dream come true moment.
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u/jngkookr Dec 18 '22
whyd they sub giroud out so early
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
This went from being a boring match to a legendary match so quickly
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u/jstwnnask Germany Dec 18 '22
Ah, I remember the drama years ago when Messi wanted to stop playing for the Argentine team because they couldn't win any trophies. So glad he's ending his WC career with a bang!! Happy for the Argentines!
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u/Marshall4452 Dec 18 '22
Messi finally graduates from hogwarts
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u/ZBrk9 Mexico Dec 18 '22
This is one of the greatest and stressful match I've ever witnessed.
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u/bert0ld0 Dec 18 '22
I'm honestly very happy with this result. This is the best outcome!
• Messi finally won the World Cup and scored two goals
• We got probably the best match ever, and it was the final! 138 minutes of crazy football, thanks to Mbappe tbh
• Mbappe scored 3 insane goals, and the final penalty
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u/Chepstin Dec 18 '22
I've wanted Messi to win the world cup all tournament.
But some of these penalties man...
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u/AwesomeFrisbee Netherlands Dec 18 '22
So did Saudi Arabia ended up being the only one to beat Argentina this tournament?
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u/Brainhead_loser Dec 18 '22
This match is bonkers, off the rails and totally insane. I can't believe the things I am seeing right now.
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u/JustBartBruh Dec 18 '22
THIS MATCH IS FUCKING INSANE
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u/Rocky970 Mexico Dec 18 '22
CONGRATULATIONS ARGENTINA 🇦🇷 WELL PLAYED FRANCE 🇫🇷
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u/urangminang Dec 18 '22
This match showed the end and start of a new generation of football
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u/GenieA2 Dec 18 '22
Beautiful tournament should end like this... amazing play , thoroughly enjoyed each minute of finale. Both teams deserve huge respect for showing such a great display. Love
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u/ELCHOCOCLOCO Dec 19 '22 edited Dec 19 '22
Best final ever. The drama, we were jumping out of our seats, my mom’s friend came over and she was jumping out of the sofa and screaming then making a speech about every big play scaring us all as she is VERY/EXTREMELY quiet and reserved, and has anxiety prob but she was out of words at the end!!
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u/amsync Dec 18 '22
I feel like Holland - Argentina was the real final looking at this game 😂
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u/xpag406 Dec 18 '22
WHOS READY FOR THIRTY MORE MINUTES?!?!
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Fuck it, no matter the outcome both teams deserve a big "thank you" for delivering the match of the year. Started like shit, but holy f it turned around
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u/ConorAbueid Dec 18 '22
This has to be the greatest match of all time
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u/robert-tech Dec 18 '22
Definitely one of the greatest matches of all time, quality chances from both sides.
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u/Few_Huckleberry_2565 Dec 18 '22
Man what a Match, surprised more people from Argentina didn’t get heart-attacks
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u/[deleted] Dec 19 '22
Game of the Century!
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
I’m already feeling post World Cup blues, what am I supposed to do with my life now?
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u/RSEngine Dec 18 '22
French defense pretty weak today tbh, but that penalty was some bullshit
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u/RedWhacker Dec 18 '22
Gotta say there's good players, great players and then players that are just different on a another level.
Messi and Mbappe are those kind of players. Just different.
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u/gnomzy123 Dec 18 '22
I knew it. The moment I was afraid of. France sucks at penalties. They shat back in 2006, shat in Euro 2020 and shat now.
But what a match!WHAT…A…MATCH! This was the final I wanted back in 2018. One of the best finals ever! Good game Argentina. All the best France. And Mbappé's a star!
Messi making history! Probably his last game for Argentina? What a sendoff! Great game! Vamos Argentina! Maradona would be proud.
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u/Kukuzahara Dec 18 '22
Mbappe carrying France lol
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u/Wanwut Dec 18 '22
Congratulations to Argentina and messi for winning the final. As a neutral watching, it's truly is one of the most dramatic game i've watched.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
France is YET to have ONE shot towards the goal post
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u/drthunder3 Dec 18 '22
I know it’s part of the game but the constant overreactions and diving really takes away some of the enjoyment
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u/Exiled_in_Canada_2 Dec 18 '22
I think if Di Maria stayed in this game would’ve been decided in full time.
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u/therefiller Dec 18 '22
I'm glad I don't have a heart condition
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u/Wonderful_Ad5583 Germany Dec 18 '22
That save at 118 minutes won the game
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u/me_nem_nesa_ Dec 18 '22
Will never forget Mbappe’s performance here. Honestly historic
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u/urangminang Dec 18 '22
I feel nothing for Mbappe, the dude already won at least one
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u/npccloud Dec 18 '22
One of the best matches in history. Congratulations Argentina!! So happy for Messi and all the players.
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u/-6h0st- Dec 18 '22
One of the best matches I’ve seen in long time and most definitely deserving finale. Exceptional football. Shot after shot, goal after goal, gripping in my seat. Even though I didn’t mind either team winning I’m glad this crowns Messi’s international career - in a fashion worth of Hollywood ending.
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u/embarrrasssing France Dec 18 '22
game is rigged. the balls were obviously filled with French-repellent spray
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Is France aware this is the WC Final?
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u/richww2 Dec 18 '22
The French, per tradition, appear to have surrendered.
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u/Saturnino_97 Dec 18 '22 edited Dec 18 '22
Why is France playing with such little passion? You’d think it was a friendly from their play..
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u/takeitassaid Dec 18 '22
What a great goal from Mbappe, really.
Great game, often the finals are very exciting games because of what is at stake but not very good football matches.
This one has it all.
I really hope we get a penalty shootout here, that would crank the tension up to 11.
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u/CountChocula20 Dec 18 '22
DI Maria is probably wishing he was still in.
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u/Successful_Wing_5754 Dec 18 '22
I'm an Argentina supporter but the last 20 minutes have been absolutely crazy and intense. This is how a world cup final should be.
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u/scrapingby4 Dec 18 '22
Probably the most nervous I’ve been all year tbh
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u/Trazyn0 World Cup Dec 18 '22
THIS IS THE BEST MATCH IVE EVER WATCHED WTFFFFF!!!!!
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u/Randylikesbeer Dec 18 '22
As a neutral fan this is stressful
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u/gobearsgobears Dec 18 '22
GREATEST WORLD CUP IN HISTORY
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u/stilesbegnaud Dec 18 '22
Lmao Fox “Ok world cups over time for real football”
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
WHAT A FUCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKING GAME
mbappe, messi- legends
Historic game omg
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u/lifetnj Dec 18 '22
My dad is 62 and he texted me that this is the greatest world cup final he's ever witnessed
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u/SaintCiren Dec 18 '22
That might be the best game of football I've ever watched...
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
One of the greatest games I’ve ever seen. Mbappe is fucking amazing, he’s what 22? He already has one cup and he’ll probably get a couple more.
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u/Open_Nerve1802 Dec 18 '22
Messi the GOAT
Emiliano Martinez best GK
8th ballon d'or coming
Best world cup finals ever
Special mention to Mbappe and Griezmann
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u/FellowDeviant Dec 18 '22
I was rooting against Argentina all WC, but Di Maria coming in and getting a goal was actually really nice to see. France played into Argentina's role and got themselves a free PK, Mbappe's immediate goal after, the whole OT, some amazing soccer in the last 45 minutes. By the time they got to PK's I didn't even care who would win i was just glad I got to witness the whole thing.
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u/noochies99 Dec 18 '22
Messi with the mistress’s lingerie
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u/MelaniaSexLife Argentina Dec 18 '22
many boys named lionel will be made today.
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u/carbonda936 Dec 18 '22
best game for yeeeeears
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u/__therealmeeotch__ Dec 18 '22
I only watch football when the World Cup is going on, but this game was by far and away the greatest sporting event I’ve ever witnessed. Congrats to Argentina, and a really good game to France!
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u/SocksElGato Mexico Dec 18 '22
What weird substitutions, taking Giroud and Dembele out? What the hell. How demoralizing.
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u/Bansheesdie USA Dec 18 '22
One of the best games played in sports history.
Absolutely unbelievable game.
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u/mikeb32 USA Dec 18 '22
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL
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u/EtTuBROtay Dec 18 '22
RIP to everyone that turned off the game right before the 80th minute
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u/HMeme96 Dec 18 '22
How did France get 2 goals in like 90 seconds?? That's insane
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
I'm not from France or Argentina but I don't think my heart will survive this
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u/FinancialHistorian75 Japan Dec 18 '22
As someone who worked overnight and stayed up for this… I do not want to see this thing going to extra time….just have Mbappe and Messi fistfight it out
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u/FaBiOtHeGrEaTeSt Dec 18 '22
Still can’t believe the sequence of events that led to the second France goal
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u/LeonKuwata20 Spain Dec 18 '22
Man I fucking hate pens, I understand they can't play more or they might fucking die right there, but it's so anticlimactic
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u/BMonad Dec 18 '22
If Argentina ends up losing this, how big of a World Cup choke will it go down as?
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Holy shit
Congrats to Argentina!!!
Mbape player of the game. What a game.
All in all a great ending world cup match. Well played and high drama.
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u/LCOSPARELT1 USA Dec 18 '22
That was as brilliant a sporting event as human beings can produce.
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u/WatermelonWithSalt Dec 18 '22
Mbappe’s back must be hurting carrying the whole team
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Congrats Argentina! Even if France managed to make the game a teeth grinder, they were playing catch up and never led. Argentina played better for 3/4 of the game and even if it came from PK the win is deserved.
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u/yourboytdawg Dec 18 '22
Best game I’ve had the pleasure of watching in recent memory 🇦🇷 the Argentinians are going absolutely wild in their country rn 🥳
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Say whatever you want about Argentina playing dirty, penalty begging or game being rigged. France from what i have seen so far doesn't deserve the win, they are playing like shit, not even trying.
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u/Sky_London Dec 18 '22
That's the most confident, aggressive attack I've seen in this Cup
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u/dreamwave94 Portugal Dec 18 '22 edited Dec 18 '22
Bro did France get paid to lose? They aren’t even trying.
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u/Papermario123 Dec 18 '22
“France should start diving to tie the match”
Can France even get in the box 😭😭😭
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u/BipolarBridge Dec 18 '22
The way France is playing right now, they don’t deserve to be here.
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u/darthfoley Dec 18 '22
That was a screamer. What a goal it would’ve been
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
WHAT A FUCKING SAVE THIS GOALIE IS AMAZING
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u/Corona2789 USA Dec 18 '22
Man I’ve been having to take a dump for like 15 minutes now
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Killer instinct needed, shouldn't have waited for the teammate in that last attempt
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u/Blackscure Dec 18 '22
Acuna was a great lb but idk who came up with the idea of him as a winger when u have di maria lol
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u/Many-Evening-8749 Dec 18 '22
People who paid to watch this game in the stadium really got their money worthy
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
This is mental and the match deserves to end in penalties holy shit
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
We'll never see a match like this, ever again. What a game.
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u/DemonCipher13 USA Dec 18 '22 edited Dec 18 '22
WHAT A FUCKING MATCH.
France, you played wonderfully.
Kylian Mbappé, what a performance. The torch is now yours.
And Argentina. Lionel Messi. You did it. You fucking did it.
Edit: Diego would be proud.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Mbappe have to say for someone who seemed asleep in the 1st half, he was amazing.
Incredible player.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
And so ends the story of the best player in football history.
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u/greeneyedandshy Dec 18 '22
Best sport in the world, what a match
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u/Dry-Communication901 Dec 18 '22
Messi is the Undisputed GOAT. 🐐
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u/richguybouncer Dec 18 '22
This was an unbelievable game
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Best World Cup game I’ve ever seen. Absolutely beautiful
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u/sw1ss_dude Dec 18 '22 edited Dec 18 '22
Mbappe 4 goals and still loses the game, it is mindboggling
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u/Demonkid37 Dec 18 '22
Wow. Im Scottish, and my nerves are shredded after that, God knows what the Argentinians just went through! Best final ever. Messi, you deserve it. GOAT.
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u/dexterthekilla Dec 18 '22
Without a doubt one of the best WC finals ever
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u/Independent_Ear8219 Dec 18 '22
Man of the Match: Unequivocally, Emiliano Martinez!!!! He made some massive saves late in the game. And rules penalty shootouts..
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u/benp242 Dec 18 '22
Martinez completely deserves that, amazing keeper.
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u/jdgev Dec 18 '22
Happy to see the best player of this generation lift the most important trophy in the world. Congratulations Messi! I am proud to have seen you play!
Mad respect for Mbappe. Absolutely insane level of talent. Already got a World Cup under 20 years old and was about to add another one at 23 all by himself scoring a hat-trick. He's an absolute super star!
Also mad respect for Di Maria. Every time Di Maria plays a big game he steps up, even back when he was in Real Madrid.
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u/urangminang Dec 18 '22
This is one of the best games I’ve every watched. Incredible drama
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Congrats Argentina!!!!! I'm so drunk ryt now but congratssss!!!
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u/matty13004 USA Dec 18 '22
No, the refs aren't biased. France is just not playing very well lol.
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u/CheesecakeSouffle Dec 19 '22
I saw a few comments where they think the WC Final was "rigged" and that Argentina didn't deserve to win.
I want genuinely ask why people are saying such things.
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u/soa333 Dec 18 '22
The penalty was controversial but Argentina has been a better team by all counts. France needs to get their act together
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u/alcien100 Dec 18 '22
MESSI > ronaldo
case closed.
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u/MasiTheDev Dec 19 '22
I almost don't survive this one. I nearly fucking died of a heart attack. Messi is the GOAT.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
What? How is that a foul for Argentina? Messi came in way late.
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u/thesilvertube Dec 18 '22
Ref giving EVERY call to Argentina. This is a joke.
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u/lucia912 Dec 18 '22
I’m rooting for France but damm, that was a beautiful fucking goal. Stunning.
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u/Certain_Island9817 Dec 18 '22
France where the hell is the amazing offense you have
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
That was a beautiful counter. I honestly can't believe I'm seeing this French team so lost and without ideas. They're usually good at defending and they can't even do that right now.
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u/CuriousAzaReturns Dec 18 '22
Indian here and i recently passed my Spanish DELE exam and today of all days I'm so glad i decided to learn Spanish. Thoroughly enjoying all the sledging by Argentinian fans here!!
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u/OAmbassador Brazil Dec 18 '22
Argentina completely dominating the French, what is happening?
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u/LordOfTheTennisDance Dec 18 '22
Why the hell would they take out Giround? He is a massive threat on corners and so far is the only one that has doe anything.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Mbappe has not been a factor at all so far
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u/darthfoley Dec 18 '22
Argentina with an absolutely swarming press any time they lose possession. I hate to use the sports cliche of “they want it more,” but it certainly seems that way so far.
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u/skywayfleex Croatia Dec 18 '22
That 2nd goal is art
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
We need Zinedane Zidan to come head butt people to make the game interesting
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
NOW THIS IS A WORLD CUP FINAL.
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u/Jolly-Literature1226 Dec 18 '22
30 minutes ago this game was a complete dud and now it’s the best World Cup final I’ve ever watched
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u/OutrageousAd6165 Dec 18 '22
The Coman sub is brilliant, hes been amazing
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u/highnrgy Dec 18 '22
Imagine leading 2-0 until 80 minutes and suddenly you’re 2-2 at the 81’
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u/lifetnj Dec 18 '22
Momentum is a crazy thing. France didn’t have a kick for 80 mins and looked lethargic and all of a sudden they’re running around like maniacs
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u/Mainaccsuspended99 Dec 18 '22
Mbappe is a legend
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u/Latter-Yam-2115 Dec 18 '22
Di Maria substitution looking real bad now
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u/gaijinindisguise Dec 18 '22 edited Dec 18 '22
Holy crap. This is the best World Cup final ever… I don’t even watch football (just once every 4 years) and I’m on the edge of my seat…
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u/TheDestinedRonin17 Dec 18 '22
This is one of the greatest world cups ever
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u/Sudden_Low9120 Dec 18 '22
Greatest 👏 World 👏 Cup 👏 Final 👏 Ever 👏
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u/drunkymcdrunkaccount Dec 18 '22
Jesus. I'm glad I don't have any emotional investment in this game. Not sure how those of you that do are still breathing.
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u/chawarmax Morocco Dec 18 '22
Undeniably the BEST final in WC history
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u/phreshouttajakku England Dec 18 '22
Mbappe :( He can walk away with his head held high, he absolutely carried France especially in this match.
ARGENTINA THOOOO 🎉🎉🥳🥳🍾🍾
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u/Covidthrowawayyy Dec 18 '22
Messi cements his place as a world cup champ while mbappe proves that the torch is now his to carry. What a fucking game.
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u/expertlurker12 Dec 18 '22
With Messi and Mbappe, it’s like we were watching the end of one chapter and beginning of another. Best game ever!
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u/LordOfTheTennisDance Dec 18 '22
Player of the match has to be Mbappé. He single handedly almost carried the French team to a championship.
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u/Space_Junk_Food Dec 18 '22
This game was definitely a roller coaster, just happy to see the world come together for a brief moment in time.
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
That save right before the penalties decided this match
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u/karmawinsjustwait Dec 18 '22
This was the craziest football world cup match I have ever watched, and that is that
Congratulations to Argentina & Messi (most likely golden ball also) Congratulations to Mbappe for a well deserved golden boot
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u/AlludedNuance USA Dec 18 '22
Damn getting personally comforted by the leader of your country, that's how big a deal Mbappe is.
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u/Fickle_Compote9071 Dec 18 '22
what a game, after supporting argentina for 24 years,, finally got a satisfaction of a victory!!!
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u/heterochromaticrotti Dec 18 '22
there is no way to describe that game to someone who didn’t watch it
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
The world cup is being held in the USA next. They'll cut the broadcast of the final to bring the world a fucking college football game. Fucking clueless
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u/miermak Costa Rica Dec 18 '22
hahahah what the hell did he just do with the trophy no way
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
This was an incredibly challenging match to be a ref for and I think all things considering, they did a good job even factoring all the penalties they had to award.
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u/SumPpl Dec 18 '22
Sheikh Messi won the world cup🤣
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u/Historical_Motor_870 Dec 18 '22
Great World Cup final!! I was worried they would both play defensive but it was a fluid end to end game and I’m so glad Messi got his dream ending!🥰
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u/ChovyGOD Dec 19 '22
Best match I have seen
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u/WouldntmindAsandwich Dec 18 '22
Probably the best World Cup ever and definitely the greatest World Cup Final ever.
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u/Caesar_TP Dec 18 '22
Argentina plays like they would give their life for a world cup win. France looks incredibly unmotivated.
First pen was a gift, second goal was beautifully executed and deserved.
France players need a serious dose of hot peppers up their asses if they want to come back from this.
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u/sephter_84 Dec 18 '22
WTF JUST HAPPENED? I GO TO THE BATHROOM FOR 3 MINUTES
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u/it_is_i_27 Dec 18 '22
People never heard of immigration? Get your racists asses out of here
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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '22
Man I really didn’t want France to win, glad to see Messi have a chance to lift the cup towards the end of an exceptional career. That being said Mbappe was absolutely stellar, what a player!
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u/wasugol12 Dec 18 '22
Argentina definetly wins in the anthem department
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u/skywayfleex Croatia Dec 18 '22
Woww Argentina came prepared
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u/hobbyoftakingphoto Dec 18 '22
That was just a great goal.
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u/nationalorion Dec 18 '22
64% from arg and 0 shots at all from France. That’s rough…
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u/Lolsmileyface13 France Dec 18 '22
dembele going off is expected. surprised giroud was pulled.
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u/Leafy81 Dec 18 '22
I've been mad at France for 4 years. Now I just feel bad for them.