{"id":14833,"date":"2025-07-19T14:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T18:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T14:27:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T18:27:40","slug":"is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Argentina vs. France the Greatest World Cup Final of All Time? Here&#8217;s Our Top Ranking!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#5_1970_Brazil_4_Italy_1_in_Mexico\" >5. 1970: Brazil 4, Italy 1 in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#4_1954_West_Germany_3_Hungary_2_in_Switzerland\" >4. 1954: West Germany 3, Hungary 2 in Switzerland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#3_1966_England_4_West_Germany_2_AET_in_the_UK\" >3. 1966: England 4, West Germany 2 (AET) in the UK<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#Wembleys_goal_No_7_Most_memorable_moments_in_World_Cup_history\" >Wembley&#8217;s goal: No. 7 | Most memorable moments in World Cup history<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#2_1950_Uruguay_2_Brazil_1_in_Brazil\" >2. 1950: Uruguay 2, Brazil 1 in Brazil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#1_2022_Argentina_3_France_3_AET_Argentina_wins_4-2_on_penalties\" >1. 2022: Argentina 3, France 3 (AET, Argentina wins 4-2 on penalties)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/is-argentina-vs-france-the-greatest-world-cup-final-of-all-time-heres-our-top-ranking\/#Argentina_vs_France_Highlights_from_the_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_Final\" >Argentina vs. France: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content\" overlaytype=\"article\" show_advertisements=\"true\" data-v-2efece0d=\"\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\"> <!-- Editor's Note: Originally published on December 19, 2022. --> <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\"><i><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note: Originally published on December 19, 2022. <\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Was the 2022 FIFA World Cup final the most remarkable match in the tournament&#8217;s history?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">With numerous equalizing goals, a superstar&#8217;s hat trick, and the ongoing debate about the greatest players, it certainly made a case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">However, history has seen many classic finals. Here\u2019s a look back at the top five matches from the men&#8217;s World Cup finals:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_1970_Brazil_4_Italy_1_in_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>5. 1970: <\/strong>Brazil<strong> 4, <\/strong><strong>Italy <\/strong><strong>1 in Mexico <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Though this match had the lowest score of the top five, its significance in World Cup history makes it unforgettable.<\/p>\n<ul displaynav=\"true\" class=\"article-content mg-b-25\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\">\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">It marked the first meeting of two previous champions in a World Cup final.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">It was Pele&#8217;s final World Cup match, making him the only player to secure three World Cup wins to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">Mario Zagallo became the first person to win the World Cup both as a player and coach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">This match solidified Brazil&#8217;s status as the most successful national team with three World Cup titles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 mg-b-15 article-content\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0\/0\/pelemexico-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0\/0\/pelemexico-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<p><span>Pele&#8217;s last World Cup match ended with his third trophy. (Photo: Alessandro Sabattini\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_1954_West_Germany_3_Hungary_2_in_Switzerland\"><\/span><strong>4. 1954: <\/strong>West Germany<strong> 3, <\/strong>Hungary<strong> 2 in Switzerland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Known as the &#8220;Miracle of Bern,&#8221; this match is one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, with Hungary heavily favored to win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">This final remains Germany&#8217;s first World Cup title, where the team made an incredible comeback from a two-goal deficit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Hungary took an early lead, scoring twice in the first eight minutes, but West Germany turned the tables in the 84th minute for a legendary victory.<\/p>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 mg-b-15 article-content\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0\/0\/germanyhungary-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0\/0\/germanyhungary-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<p><span>West Germany&#8217;s unforgettable comeback led them to their first World Cup victory. (Photo by SG\/PA image via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_1966_England_4_West_Germany_2_AET_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>3. 1966: <\/strong>England<strong> 4, West Germany 2 (AET) in the UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Legendary for its &#8220;Phantom Goal,&#8221; this match awarded England its first and only World Cup title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">The final, held at the historic Wembley Stadium, kicked off with a fast-paced match, with goals coming within the first 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Following West Germany&#8217;s equalizer, England secured victory with two additional goals in extra time, with Jeff Hurst becoming the first player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">It was a thrilling performance that echoed throughout the nation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-b-15 article-content\" playerscreenurl=\"https:\/\/d3ayhwgrwyc4j8.cloudfront.net\/fmc-kkp3xylidf5nmtew_VX-6626614--bkfill\/hls\/v1_0\/index.m3u8\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"video-title\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wembleys_goal_No_7_Most_memorable_moments_in_World_Cup_history\"><\/span>Wembley&#8217;s goal: No. 7 | Most memorable moments in World Cup history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"> <picture class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-606d04f17001099--snap_1668371892656.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-606d04f17001099--snap_1668371892656.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-606d04f17001099--snap_1668371892656.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Wembley's goal: No. 7 | Most memorable moments in World Cup history\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_1950_Uruguay_2_Brazil_1_in_Brazil\"><\/span><strong>2. 1950: <\/strong>Uruguay<strong> 2, Brazil 1 in Brazil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Taking place in Rio de Janeiro&#8217;s iconic stadium, this match is famously known as the &#8220;Maracanazo,&#8221; representing a stunning upset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Technically, this was not a traditional final but rather the deciding match in the final group stage. Uruguay needed to beat Brazil to secure the championship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">After trailing 1-0 in the second half, Uruguay scored twice in quick succession to claim a 2-1 victory and their second title.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_2022_Argentina_3_France_3_AET_Argentina_wins_4-2_on_penalties\"><\/span><strong>1. 2022: Argentina 3, France 3 (AET, Argentina wins 4-2 on penalties)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">This match is undeniably the most iconic World Cup final ever, packed with thrilling narratives and drama.<\/p>\n<ul displaynav=\"true\" class=\"article-content mg-b-25\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\">\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">Would Messi secure his first title in what might be his last World Cup?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">Could France become the first back-to-back champions in 60 years?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">And the ongoing battle for the Golden Boot between Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Messi added more excitement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Argentina started strong, going up 2-0, but Mbapp\u00e9 quickly leveled the score with a penalty and a subsequent goal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">Extra time saw Mbapp\u00e9 score another penalty, achieving a hat trick, making him the second player in World Cup final history to do so, while Messi added a goal, making it feel like a cinematic moment. The match ultimately culminated in a penalty shootout, where both stars scored, and Argentina claimed victory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">This victory likely allowed Messi to realize his dream of winning a World Cup title.<\/p>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container article-content mg-b-25\" playerscreenurl=\"https:\/\/api3.fox.com\/v2.0\/vodplayer\/sportsclip\/play-618f8059a000983\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"video-title\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Argentina_vs_France_Highlights_from_the_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_Final\"><\/span>Argentina vs. France: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-player-container\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"> <picture class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-618f8059a000983--poop_1671421555642.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-618f8059a000983--poop_1671421555642.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/sports\/1600\/900\/play-618f8059a000983--poop_1671421555642.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Argentina vs. France: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-63c9d14b=\"\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\"><i>Want to receive great stories directly in your inbox? <\/i><i><u>Create or sign in to your Fox Sports account<\/u><\/i><i> to follow the teams, leagues, and players that matter to you for a personalized daily newsletter!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!--)--> <\/p>\n<div class=\"story-content-rr tab-mob-only\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">\n<div class=\"pos-st\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">\n<div data-v-dd2a400b=\"\" data-v-fee38440=\"\">\n<div class=\"trending-articles mg-t-80\" data-v-fee38440=\"\">\n<p>Recommended<\/p>\n<section class=\"carousel is-ltr is-effect-slide vue-glide__track\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"--vc-carousel-height:auto;--vc-cloned-offset:0px;--vc-slide-gap:0px;\" aria-label=\"Gallery\" tabindex=\"0\" data-v-fee38440=\"\"><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Navigate to previous slide\" title=\"Navigate to previous slide\" class=\"carousel__prev first-slide\"><svg class=\"carousel__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Arrow pointing to the left\"><title>Arrow pointing to the left<\/title><path d=\"M15.41 16.59L10.83 12l4.58-4.59L14 6l-6 6 6 6 1.41-1.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Navigate to next slide\" title=\"Navigate to next slide\" class=\"carousel__next first-slide\"><svg class=\"carousel__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Arrow pointing to the right\"><title>Arrow pointing to the right<\/title><path d=\"M8.59 16.59L13.17 12 8.59 7.41 10 6l6 6-6 6-1.41-1.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Item 1 of 1<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!--(--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">\n<div class=\"story-favorites-section-add\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\">\n<div class=\"logo-container\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/soccer\/competition-logos\/FIFAMensWorldCup2026.vresize.160.160.medium.0.png\" alt=\"FIFA Men's World Cup\" class=\"team-logo\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"ff-gb fs-20 bold\">Get more from the FIFA Men&#8217;s World Cup<\/span> <span class=\"ff-h fs-14 opac-55 lh-1pt43 center\">Stay updated on games, news, and more according to your preferences<\/span> <button data-favorite-uri=\"league:soccer\/wc\/league\/12\" class=\"button-favorite center flex pointer fs-14\" data-action-location=\"article favorite\" data-favorite-text=\"FOLLOW\" data-remove-text=\"FOLLOWING\" aria-label=\"Follow Button\"><span class=\"favorite-star\"><\/span> <span class=\"favorite-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p><!--)--> <!--(--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-dd2a400b=\"\"> <!--)--> <!--(--><!--)--><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> The excitement and drama witnessed in the World Cup finals not only capture the hearts of fans but also shape the narrative of soccer history, enhancing the sport&#8217;s legacy. 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