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For weeks, much of the globe has been riveted by the highs and lows of the World Cup in Qatar. On Sunday, the soccer tournament culminated in a win for Argentina and its star, Lionel Messi, against France.Here’s how the thrill of the game eclipsed the tournament’s tainted beginnings, and what that might reveal about the future.Guest: Rory Smith, the chief soccer correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: 

• After a tournament shadowed by controversy, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
• This World Cup has blurred the line between the artificial and the authentic, but the people, as usual, defined the tournament.

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