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Football World Cup 2022
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Messi inspires Argentina to Football World Cup final victory over France

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Luka Modric celebrates as Croatia sealed third place at the Football World Cup.
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Croatia see off Morocco, seal Football World Cup bronze medal in playoff
Olivier Giroud.
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France striker Giroud reportedly battles injury before Football World Cup final
Harry Kane & Rory Fallon.
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Former All White Fallon tips Argentina triumph, now football isn't coming home
Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
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Messi's chance to surpass Maradona as World Cup final against France looms
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning penalty in the shootout against Spain.
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'No tears, just pride': Morocco leave lasting legacy with historic World Cup run
France players celebrate Theo Hernandez's goal.
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France advance to Football World Cup final with hard-fought win over Morocco

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Harry Kane & Rory Fallon.
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Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Oli Sail reflects, as Socceroos celebrate a goal past him.
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Vincent Aboubakar and Luis Suarez leave the field in contrasting styles.
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Football World Cup winners & losers: Adieu, Monsieurs Aboubakar et Suarez

Lionel Messi.
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Winners, losers from second round of Football World Cup in Qatar
Japan celebrate, Gianni Infantino applauds.
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Winners, losers from opening round of Football World Cup in Qatar
Tunisia is revealed at the FIFA World Cup draw
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Raheem Sterling in action for England
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Joe Champness in action for the All Whites against Greece.
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All Whites confirm September fixture against Mexico in World Cup build-up
Paul Pogba in action for France.
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'Heartbroken': French star Pogba determined to fight doping ban through next World Cup
Youstin Salas poses during a Wellington Phoenix player announcement
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New signing Salas raring, ready to go, as Phoenix look to continue historic run
World mourns the deaths of two sportig icons.
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World Cup-winning German great Beckenbauer dies, aged 78
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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Messi's World Cup shirts tipped to become most valuable sports memorabilia collection
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova slams Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales.
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Spanish football boss Rubiales resigns over non-consensual kiss on player Hermoso
Luis Rubiales.
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Spain's Hermoso files criminal complaint against Rubiales over unsolicited kiss
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova slams Rubiales kiss.
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Champion Spanish coach Vilda sacked amid ongoing World Cup kiss controversy
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova speaks out against Luis Rubiales' creepy behaviour.
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'He should be gone': Football Ferns coach slams 'Spanish kiss' World Cup blight
The Football World Cup has made women's sport more accessible.
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Flow on Effect: World Cup success sparks awareness of women's issues in sports
Luis Rubiales.
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Spain High Court opens investigation into Rubiales over unsolicited kiss
Luis Rubiales.
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Spain chief Rubiales suspended by FIFA over unsolicited kiss
Luis Rubiales will not resign.
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Spain boss Rubiales refuses to stand down over unsolicited World Cup kiss
Spain's World Cup victory has been overshadowed by controversy.
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Spanish football boss to resign after brazen kiss during World Cup victory celebrations
Controversy overshadowed Spain's World Cup victory.
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Spanish star seeks 'exemplary measures' against federation boss for brazen kiss
Jorge Vilda.
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Spain coach under fire for inappropriate touching during World Cup final
Spain World Cup celebrations overshadowed by controversy, grief.
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Spain football boss apologises for brazen kiss during World Cup victory celebrations
"An opportunity for us, as New Zealanders, to reconnect with our land."
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World Cup brings Football Ferns closer to Kiwi roots, claims goalscoring hero
Olga Carmona learns of father's death after scoring the winning goal.
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Spain hero confronted with devastating family news after World Cup triumph
England react to defeat to Spain.
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'Very proud of ourselves': England react to heartbreak of World Cup final defeat
Olga Carmona scores for Spain in the Football World Cup final.
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Not coming home: Spain topple Euro champs England for World Cup crown
Fans at Sydney's fan site watch Australia's Matildas play.
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Cocktails and free rides: How Australia and NZ are wooing back tourists after the Women's Football World Cup
The Matildas' World Cup run prompts funding boost for women's sport.
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Sweden's goals in bronze-medal playoff against Australia.
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Sweden dash Matildas' medal hopes to snatch World Cup bronze at Brisbane
The Football World Cup has had a huge impact in NZ and Australia.
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Matildas' World Cup heroics prompt funding boost for Aussie women's sport
Ella Toone celebrates her opening goal for England.
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England hail ruthless streak after silencing Australia in World Cup semi-final
Sam Kerr mourns defeat.
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Dejected Matildas rue devastating World Cup semi-final exit to England
Goals in England's win over Australia in the World Cup semi.
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Aussie heartbreak, as England oust Matildas in thrilling World Cup semi-final
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to CNN at the Equalize event in Auckland on August 14, 2023.
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Lauren Hemp puts England back on top of Australia.
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The Matildas celebrate.
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Matildas bank on home support to inspire World Cup semi win over England
Three goals in 10 minutes made for a dramatic finish.
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Late flurry carries Spain into World Cup final with victory over Sweden at Eden Park
Sweden fans cheers on their team.
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Jacinda Ardern has joked with Brendan Hunt she would trade Russell Crowe with Australia.
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Spain's Aitana Bonmati and Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo compete for the ball.
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NZ Football CEO Andrew Pragnell is confident of hosting the Men's World Cup.
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Claudia Paralluelo scores the game-winner for Spain against Netherlands.
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Spain, Sweden gear up for 'high pressure' World Cup semi-final at Eden Park
Kiwi records have been shattered by this year's Football World Cup.
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'This is a football nation': Kiwis praised for Women's World Cup support
Eden Park braces for another big crowd for the Football World Cup semi between Spain and Sweden
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Eden Park braces for more records when Spain face Sweden in World Cup semis
Mackenzie Arnold was the difference in the penalty shootout against France.
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Goalkeepers' heroics steal show as World Cup enters semi-final drama
England celebrate against Colombia.
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England fight back to overcome Colombia to reach World Cup final four
Penalty drama unfolds between Australia and France.
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Watch: Australia stun France in dramatic shootout to reach World Cup semis
Sweden celebrate against Japan.
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Sweden outclass Japan in World Cup quarter-final, to face Spain in semis
Salma Paralluelo celebrates her goal.
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Teen star fires Spain into World Cup semi-finals in dramatic Dutch duel
Jitka Klimkova.
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'Journey's not over': Coach Klimkova remains committed to Football Ferns
France scores four goals against Morocco.
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France overwhelm Morocco to book World Cup quarter-final against Australia
England keeper Mary Earps celebrates, Michell Alozie agonises.
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Steph Catley (right) contests the ball for Australia.
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Megan Rapinoe.
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