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World Cup Final and Third-Place Playoff Set for This Weekend

By TrendingWire Newsroom

The men's FIFA World Cup reaches its climax this Sunday with Argentina facing Spain in the final. Argentina will be making their seventh appearance in a World Cup final, while Spain aim to win their second title. Both teams have shown strong form throughout the tournament. Earlier on Saturday, France will play England in the third-place playoff. This match marks the end of Didier Deschamps' tenure as France coach. Deschamps led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup and now steps down after this final game. England seeks to finish third for the first time since 1990. The weekend's matches promise exciting football as nations vie for glory. Fans around the world are eager to see which team will lift the trophy and who will claim bronze.

Sources: Yahoo Sports, Al Jazeera
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