This wasn't the final many expected when the World Cup began almost a month ago, what with France hollowed by injuries and Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia in its opener. Yet here we are, the defending champions and Lionel Messi and Co. emerging as the class of a tournament as both chase history. If Argentina wins, it fills the one blank space on Messi’s long list of accomplishments.
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