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This was Messi's first World Cup title after 5 previous tournament appearances."},{"question":"Which country has scored more goals in World Cup history?","answer":"Brazil has scored 229 goals across all FIFA World Cups, significantly more than Argentina's 137 goals. This reflects Brazil's higher number of tournament appearances (22 vs 18) and greater total wins (73 vs 45)."},{"question":"Who is ranked higher in 2026: Brazil or Argentina?","answer":"Brazil is currently ranked #1 in the FIFA world rankings as of 2026, while Argentina is ranked #3. 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