Day 21 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup - in pictures

The National picks the best shots from the 21st day of the world's biggest football tournament

Harry Kane of England is consoled by manager Gareth Southgate after their 2-1 defeat to France. Getty

Olivier Giroud, left, celebrates with Adrien Rabiot after scoring France's winner. AP

Jude Bellingham of England reacts to a refereeing decision. Getty

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates the victory. Getty

Giroud leaps with England defender Harry Maguire. AFP

Mbappe celebrates at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha. AFP

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is beaten by a header from Giroud to scores. AP

France's Antoine Griezmann, top, and Bellingham battle for the ball. AP

A dejected England fan after the defeat. PA

French players, left to right, Adrien Rabiot, Antoine Griezmann and Dayot Upamecano. EPA

Kane missed a penalty late in the game. AP

France's coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with Mbappe, left and Griezmann. AFP

Kane is consoled by Pickford and Kieran Trippier. Getty

France players celebrate. They will play Morocco in the semi-finals. AFP

England fans at BOXPARK Wembley in London. PA

Kane celebrates after scoring for England. Getty

England fans at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor for the quarter-final tie against France. PA

Is this the last time we'll see the great Cristiano Ronaldo at a World Cup? At 37, time is against him. He left the pitch in tears after Portugal were dumped out by Morocco. Getty Images

Morocco's players celebrate after another stunning win at the World Cup. AP Photo

Morocco fans celebrate the opening goal against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium. Getty Images

Youssef En-Nesyri nods Morocco ahead. Getty Images

En-Nesyri, right, scores with a towering header. AP Photo

Morocco fans are preparing for the Atlas Lions' quarter-final against Portugal. Reuters

Fans are gathering inside the stadium. Reuters

Portugal fans are also in fine voice before the match. Reuters

Several Morocco fans have hung a Palestine flag inside the stadium. Reuters

Morocco are the first Arab team to reach a World Cup quarter-final. AP Photo

Fans are hoping their World Cup dreams are still alive by the end of the night. AFP

Morocco are known as the Atlas Lions. AFP

Morocco fans in Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar. They're hoping to witness their national team secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals for the first time. PA

The Atlas Lions are preparing for only their second quarter-final tie. Reuters

Morocco fans in Doha, Qatar. PA

Morocco fans in Doha, Qatar. PA

England fans in Souq Waqif. PA

The Three Lions are vying to lift their first World Cup since 1966. AFP

England fans have travelled in large numbers to Doha. Reuters

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