Day 14 of the World Cup in Qatar — in pictures

The National picks the best shots from the planet's biggest football tournament

Marcos Acuna of Argentina eludes Milos Degenek of Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Lionel Messi of Argentina prior for the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Lautaro Martinez of Argentina tracked by Harry Souttar of Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Lionel Messi of Argentina schallenged by Kye Rowles and Aaron Mooy of Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Supporters cheer on the stands before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. AP Photo

Daley Blind of Netherlands celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Weston Mckennie of United States shoots at goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and the United States, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. AP Photo

Dutch fans show their support during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium. Getty Images

Walker Zimmerman of United States goes for a header with Andries Noppert of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium. Getty Images

USA supporters have been exploring Souq Waqif in Doha. EPA

Argentina fans are hoping their team can channel the heroics of Maradona. EPA

Argentina are one of the most popular teams with neutrals thanks to their talisman captain Lionel Messi. EPA

Dutch fans are in town. EPA

Fans of Argentina cheer at Souq Waqif. EPA

Support for the USA team is sweeping the nation with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower lighting up in Chicago. AP

Members of the public take photographs of the sails of the Sydney Opera House being lit up in green and gold ahead of Australia’s World Cup match against Argentina, in Sydney, 03 December 2022. The team of Argentina will meet the Australian team in their round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar later on 03 December. EPA / BIANCA DE MARCHI AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

England football legend David Beckham is an ambassador for Qatar and the World Cup. Getty Images

Awad Abuelmaali, a tourist from New York City, wears an American flag as an Arabic-style headdress at Souq Waqif in Doha. AP

Lionel Messi fans will be cheering on Argentina as they face off against Australia on Saturday. PA

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