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Hernandez and Pavard, France's unexpected heroes

Surprise inclusions in Didier Deschamps’ starting XI at Russia 2018, full-backs Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez have established themselves as key players in the France team.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/hernandez-pavard-france-unexpected-heroes-2985263

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Three reasons why Croatia deserves to win the Final

Our Croatia team reporter looks at three reasons why Croatia deserves to win the FIFA World Cup Final.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/three-reasons-why-croatia-deserves-to-win-the-final

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Preview: Belgium vs England

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/preview-belgium-vs-england

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Nestor Pitana to referee World Cup Final

Argentinian referee Nestor Pitana, along with his assistants Hernan Maidana and Juan Pablo Belatti, will officiate the Final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ between France and Croatia on Sunday at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/nestor-pitana-to-referee-world-cup-final

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Results of the anti-doping testing programme for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

As the 2018 FIFA World Cup draws to a close, FIFA can today announce that so far, the analyses of all doping tests conducted before and during the competition have yielded negative results.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/results-of-the-anti-doping-testing-programme-for-the-2018-fifa-world-cup

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Lahm: We will pass on our pride to the winners

FIFA World Cup winner with Germany in 2014 Philipp Lahm speaks with FIFA.com ahead of him bringing the Trophy to Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium for the 2018 Final between France and Croatia.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/lahm-we-will-pass-our-pride-to-winners-2985215

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Four split four in final sprint for Kia Sportage

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/four-split-four-in-final-sprint-for-kia-sportage

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Magic moments in all-European Finals

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/magic-moments-in-all-european-finals

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The day France's World Cup dream came true

Every French person above a certain age remembers where they were on 12 July 1998. Whether they were among the lucky spectators at the Stade de France, watching in a bar or following the action on holiday, nobody can forget that historic victory. FIFA.com pays tribute.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/the-day-frances-world-cup-dream-came-true-2985189

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Press Conference on the Closing Ceremony for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/press-conference-on-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-closing-ceremony

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