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Pavard's long-range stunner named goal of the World Cup

Benjamin Pavard's goal against Argentina is the goal of the World Cup
Benjamin Pavard's goal against Argentina is the goal of the World Cup

Benjamin Pavard's stunning long-range strike for France against Argentina has been named as the best goal of the 2018 World Cup by FIFA.

The Stuttgart right-back struck from outside the area as France levelled the scores at 2-2 in a compelling last-16 clash during this summer's showpiece event in Russia.

Les Bleus eventually won the game 4-3 and went on to lift the trophy with further victories over Uruguay, Belgium and Croatia.

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