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Gallery: The best of Julian Alvarez at the 2022 World Cup

Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez and his Argentina team-mates have claimed the World Cup for the first time since 1986 with a dramatic penalty shootout triumph over France.

It has been a memorable tournament for the City striker and his South American colleagues.

After succumbing to a shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in their opening group match, Argentina and Alvarez have subsequently gone from strength to strength in the ensuing four weeks.

And that culminated in a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout triumph, having drawn a breathtaking World Cup final 3-3 with France.

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Here we look back at some of the best images of Alvarez’s World Cup journey, from matchday one to the final!

View the gallery below for the best of Alvarez at the World Cup…

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TOUGH START: Alvarez and Argentina had to suffer in their opening group game, going down to a shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia

TOUGH START: Alvarez and Argentina had to suffer in their opening group game, going down to a shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia
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SUDDEN IMPACT: Summoned from the bench, Alvarez made a huge impact in Argentina's 2-0 win over Mexico in their second group game

SUDDEN IMPACT: Summoned from the bench, Alvarez made a huge impact in Argentina's 2-0 win over Mexico in their second group game
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ROAR POWER: Alvarez celebrates with Lionel Messi after the Argentine skipper broke the deadlock against the Mexicans

ROAR POWER: Alvarez celebrates with Lionel Messi after the Argentine skipper broke the deadlock against the Mexicans
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ON THE MARK: Julian Alvarez opened his World Cup account as Argentina overcame Poland 2-0 in their final group game

ON THE MARK: Julian Alvarez opened his World Cup account as Argentina overcame Poland 2-0 in their final group game
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CELEBRATION TIME: Alvarez is saluted by his Argentine team-mates after his opening goal

CELEBRATION TIME: Alvarez is saluted by his Argentine team-mates after his opening goal
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LETHAL WEAPON: Alvarez was then on the mark again as Argentina defeated Australia 2-1 in the last-16

LETHAL WEAPON: Alvarez was then on the mark again as Argentina defeated Australia 2-1 in the last-16
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ALL SMILES: Alvarez and Co were all smiles again after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals

ALL SMILES: Alvarez and Co were all smiles again after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals
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PRISE GUY: Alvarez was brought down by the Croatian keeper to earn Argentina an early penalty in their semi-final with Croatia

PRISE GUY: Alvarez was brought down by the Croatian keeper to earn Argentina an early penalty in their semi-final with Croatia
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GOAL STRIKE: The City forward then followed that up by claiming a sensational solo strike against the Croatians

GOAL STRIKE: The City forward then followed that up by claiming a sensational solo strike against the Croatians
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BRACE YOURSELVES: Alvarez then doubled his tally and sealed Argentina's place in the final with a brilliant effort sparked by Lionel Messi's superb assist

BRACE YOURSELVES: Alvarez then doubled his tally and sealed Argentina's place in the final with a brilliant effort sparked by Lionel Messi's superb assist
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SHOWPIECE : Alvarez defends his near post in the World Cup final against France

SHOWPIECE : Alvarez defends his near post in the World Cup final against France
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FAST START : Alvarez played an important role in the build-up to Argentina's second goal against the 2018 champions

FAST START : Alvarez played an important role in the build-up to Argentina's second goal against the 2018 champions
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WORLD CUP WINNER : Alvarez and his Argentina team-mates celebrate a first World Cup triumph since 1986

WORLD CUP WINNER : Alvarez and his Argentina team-mates celebrate a first World Cup triumph since 1986
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TOP PRIZE : Alvarez with the trophy!

TOP PRIZE : Alvarez with the trophy!