Day 17 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup - in pictures

The National picks the best shots from the 17th day of the world's biggest football tournament

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos kisses the ball after scoring a hat-trick in the match against Switzerland. Reuters

Portugal's Pepe scores their second goal. Reuters

Portugal's Raphael Guerreiro celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Bruno Fernandes. Reuters

The Moroccan flag is projected on tower blocks in the city center of Doha, Qatar, after Morocco beat Spain. AP Photo

Morocco's players celebrate their penalty shootout win as the losing Spanish player look on. Reuters

Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq taking out his frustrations after a missed chance against Spain. AP Photo

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi turns away after scoring the winning penalty in the shoot-out against Spain at Education City Stadium. AP

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saves from Spain's Nico Williams in their Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match at Education City Stadium. Getty

Morocco's players huddle before extra time after it ended goalless in 90 minutes. Reuters

Coach Luis Enrique leaps at a Spanish chance. Reuters

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech shakes hands with Enrique at a throw-in. Reuters

Ferran Torres and Noussair Mazraoui go to ground. Getty

Argentinian referee Fernando Rapallini speaks with the Spanish and Moroccan players. Getty

Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco and Sergio Busquets of Spain compete for the ball. Getty

Gavi acrobatically controls the ball. Getty

Mazraoui with Moroccan team-mate Sofiane Boufal. Reuters

Morocco's fans pack the stands at Education City. Reuters

Morocco fans outside the stadium before the match. Reuters

Spain fans ready for the big game. Reuters

Achraf Hakimi battles for possession with Spain's Pedri and Jordi Alba. Getty

Moroccan fans at Doha's Souq Waqif market as they prepare for their team's round of 16 soccer match against Spain. EPA

A Spain fan is given a treat by an ice cream seller at Souq Waqif. EPA

A Morocco fan shows off his ball skills. EPA

A Swiss fan at the market before his team's late game against Portugal in the last 16. EPA

Fans prepare to fly to Qatar from Dubai. PA

Maya Yoshida sheds tears as he gives an interview a day after Japan's last-16 defeat by Croatia. AP

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