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France defender Benjamin Pavard (left) fights for the ball with Australia's Craig Goodwin during their clash on Nov 22.

France defender Benjamin Pavard (left) fights for the ball with Australia's Craig Goodwin during their clash on Nov 22.

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It has been a World Cup in which all teams have revealed a weakness. International football does not allow expensive transfers to plug gaps.

No nation got through the group stage with a perfect, winning record.

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