Germany protest, Dave the cat and Messi magic – Qatar World Cup in pictures

France play Argentina in Sunday’s final.

Saturday 17 December 2022 10:00 GMT

Lionel Messi has played a major role in helping Argentina reach the final (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

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The 2022 World Cup has been a tournament full of spills, thrills, controversy and contention that will culminate on Sunday when Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina take on France in the final.

Here, the PA news agency tells the story of the Qatar tournament in pictures.

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Germany protest, Dave the cat and Messi magic – Qatar World Cup in pictures

France play Argentina in Sunday’s final.

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