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France manager Didier Deschamps: This is why we were beaten by Argentina in the World Cup final

France's head coach Didier Deschamps, left, celebrates a goal by France's Kylian Mbappe, right, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

France manager Didier Deschamps said his players suffered from a "lack of energy" in the team's penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria struck first-half goals to give Argentina a 2-0 lead at Lusail Stadium but two late goals from Kylian Mbappe forced the match into extra time.

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