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PSG striker Cavani: Uruguay now face World Cup final

PSG striker Edinson Cavani admits Uruguay's clash with Italy is a "World Cup final".

The winner from the game will progress to the knockout phase.

"Now a huge game awaits us, certainly a difficult one against Italy. We must prepare it as best we can and put in a special performance," former Napoli striker Cavani told Il Mattino newspaper.

"It is going to be like a Final. Our fans have been fantastic so far in the tournament. They remind me of Napoli supporters."

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