• The opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. PA
    The opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. PA
  • A dancer performs at sunset ahead of a match at Al Bayt Stadium. PA
    A dancer performs at sunset ahead of a match at Al Bayt Stadium. PA
  • Migrant workers at the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador. Reuters
    Migrant workers at the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador. Reuters
  • Police on camels before the Qatar v Ecuador clash. EPA
    Police on camels before the Qatar v Ecuador clash. EPA
  • Ecuador's Enner Valencia is mobbed after scoring his side's second against Qatar. AP
    Ecuador's Enner Valencia is mobbed after scoring his side's second against Qatar. AP
  • Senegal fans at the match against the Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. EPA
    Senegal fans at the match against the Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. EPA
  • The Stadium 974 pitch is watered before the Group C match between Mexico and Poland. AFP
    The Stadium 974 pitch is watered before the Group C match between Mexico and Poland. AFP
  • Lionel Messi before the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia. Reuters
    Lionel Messi before the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia. Reuters
  • Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari, second left, after scoring the goal that beat eventual world champions Argentina. AP
    Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari, second left, after scoring the goal that beat eventual world champions Argentina. AP
  • Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez watches Al Dawsari's strike hit the net. AP
    Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez watches Al Dawsari's strike hit the net. AP
  • Al Dawsari's strike just beat the dive of Martinez. Reuters
    Al Dawsari's strike just beat the dive of Martinez. Reuters
  • A Mexico fan on Doha's Corniche. Reuters
    A Mexico fan on Doha's Corniche. Reuters
  • Canada fans before the Group A game against Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Getty
    Canada fans before the Group A game against Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Getty
  • Spain's Gavi, second right, after scoring his team's fifth against Costa Rica. AFP
    Spain's Gavi, second right, after scoring his team's fifth against Costa Rica. AFP
  • A South Korea fan before the clash with Uruguay in Group H at Education City Stadium. AFP
    A South Korea fan before the clash with Uruguay in Group H at Education City Stadium. AFP
  • Cameroon's Nouhou Tolo keeps his eye on the ball against Switzerland at Al Janoub Stadium. AFP
    Cameroon's Nouhou Tolo keeps his eye on the ball against Switzerland at Al Janoub Stadium. AFP
  • Uruguay goalkeeper Sebastian Sosa's lion tattoo. Getty
    Uruguay goalkeeper Sebastian Sosa's lion tattoo. Getty
  • Portugal's Joao Felix after scoring their second against Ghana. Reuters
    Portugal's Joao Felix after scoring their second against Ghana. Reuters
  • Ghana's Andre Ayew, centre, after scoring against Portugal. AFP
    Ghana's Andre Ayew, centre, after scoring against Portugal. AFP
  • Cameroon's Martin Hongla in action against Switzerland. AFP
    Cameroon's Martin Hongla in action against Switzerland. AFP
  • Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a penalty for Portugal against Ghana. AFP
    Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a penalty for Portugal against Ghana. AFP
  • Ghana fans before the Portugal game at Stadium 974. Getty
    Ghana fans before the Portugal game at Stadium 974. Getty
  • Portugal's Rafael Leao slots one past Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi. AFP
    Portugal's Rafael Leao slots one past Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi. AFP
  • Brazil's Richarlison celebrates scoring against Serbia with Fabinho, Fred and Rodrygo. Reuters
    Brazil's Richarlison celebrates scoring against Serbia with Fabinho, Fred and Rodrygo. Reuters
  • An Iran fan holds a t-shirt in memory of Mahsa Amini before the match against Wales. Reuters
    An Iran fan holds a t-shirt in memory of Mahsa Amini before the match against Wales. Reuters
  • Qatar's Ismail Mohamad goes down injured against Senegal. AFP
    Qatar's Ismail Mohamad goes down injured against Senegal. AFP
  • Fans watch the match between Spain and Germany at Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market. Reuters
    Fans watch the match between Spain and Germany at Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market. Reuters
  • Costa Rica's Jewison Bennette in action against Japan. Reuters
    Costa Rica's Jewison Bennette in action against Japan. Reuters
  • Fireworks at Al Thumama Stadium before Belgium v Morocco. AFP
    Fireworks at Al Thumama Stadium before Belgium v Morocco. AFP
  • Belgian fans watch the Morocco game at a Brussels fan zone. EPA
    Belgian fans watch the Morocco game at a Brussels fan zone. EPA
  • Caps on seats before the Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. EPA
    Caps on seats before the Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. EPA
  • Katara Cultural Village in Doha. AP Photo
    Katara Cultural Village in Doha. AP Photo
  • Palestinians watch South Korea v Ghana in Gaza. AP Photo
    Palestinians watch South Korea v Ghana in Gaza. AP Photo
  • A Cameroon fan ready to watch his team play Serbia. Reuters
    A Cameroon fan ready to watch his team play Serbia. Reuters
  • Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrovic after scoring their third against Cameroon. Reuters
    Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrovic after scoring their third against Cameroon. Reuters
  • South Korea's Cho Gue-sung scores their second against Ghana. Reuters
    South Korea's Cho Gue-sung scores their second against Ghana. Reuters
  • Uruguay fans watch the match against Portugal in Montevideo. Reuters
    Uruguay fans watch the match against Portugal in Montevideo. Reuters
  • Fans watch Brazil v Switzerland in Dhaka. AFP
    Fans watch Brazil v Switzerland in Dhaka. AFP
  • Officials and players emerge ahead of Portugal v Uruguay in Group H. Getty
    Officials and players emerge ahead of Portugal v Uruguay in Group H. Getty
  • A performer at the Group A match between the Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium. EPA
    A performer at the Group A match between the Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium. EPA
  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is the centre of attention before the match against Uruguay. Reuters
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is the centre of attention before the match against Uruguay. Reuters
  • Axel Disasi of France during the Group D match against Tunisia. Getty
    Axel Disasi of France during the Group D match against Tunisia. Getty
  • A fan of Argentina watches the clash with Poland at Francisco Seeber Square in Buenos Aires. AFP
    A fan of Argentina watches the clash with Poland at Francisco Seeber Square in Buenos Aires. AFP
  • France's Raphael Varane warms up before the Group D match against Tunisia. AFP
    France's Raphael Varane warms up before the Group D match against Tunisia. AFP
  • Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring their first against Poland with Angel Di Maria. Reuters
    Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring their first against Poland with Angel Di Maria. Reuters
  • An Argentina fan at Doha Corniche ahead of the Poland match. Reuters
    An Argentina fan at Doha Corniche ahead of the Poland match. Reuters
  • The German team depart their Al Shamal base after being knocked out. AFP
    The German team depart their Al Shamal base after being knocked out. AFP
  • Migrant workers watch the last 16 match between Argentina and Australia on a big screen at Doha's Asian Town Cricket Stadium. AP
    Migrant workers watch the last 16 match between Argentina and Australia on a big screen at Doha's Asian Town Cricket Stadium. AP
  • A fan at Al Janoub Stadium for the last 16 match between Japan and Croatia. Getty
    A fan at Al Janoub Stadium for the last 16 match between Japan and Croatia. Getty
  • Japan fans after losing to Croatia. AP
    Japan fans after losing to Croatia. AP
  • Brazil fans show their support for Pele during the South Korea last 16 clash. EPA
    Brazil fans show their support for Pele during the South Korea last 16 clash. EPA
  • South Korea's Son Heung-min holds his mask after the match against Brazil. Reuters
    South Korea's Son Heung-min holds his mask after the match against Brazil. Reuters
  • Japan's Maya Yoshida the day after defeat to Croatia. AP
    Japan's Maya Yoshida the day after defeat to Croatia. AP
  • A Switzerland fan with a Granit Xhaka shirt at Souq Waqif in Doha. EPA
    A Switzerland fan with a Granit Xhaka shirt at Souq Waqif in Doha. EPA
  • Ferran Torres of Spain is challenged by Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco during their last 16 match. Getty
    Ferran Torres of Spain is challenged by Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco during their last 16 match. Getty
  • Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq rues a missed chance in extra time against Spain. AP
    Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq rues a missed chance in extra time against Spain. AP
  • Morocco players celebrate the penalty shootout victory over Spain that saw them reach the quarter finals. Reuters
    Morocco players celebrate the penalty shootout victory over Spain that saw them reach the quarter finals. Reuters
  • A kickabout on Doha's Corniche. AP
    A kickabout on Doha's Corniche. AP
  • Argentina players celebrate their victory on penalties over the Netherlands. AP
    Argentina players celebrate their victory on penalties over the Netherlands. AP
  • Croatia's Bruno Petkovic is mobbed after scoring against Brazil. Reuters
    Croatia's Bruno Petkovic is mobbed after scoring against Brazil. Reuters
  • England's Jude Bellingham and referee Wilton Sampaio during the quarter-final clash with France. AP
    England's Jude Bellingham and referee Wilton Sampaio during the quarter-final clash with France. AP
  • Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's son, Isaac, after the quarter-final win over Portugal. Reuters
    Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's son, Isaac, after the quarter-final win over Portugal. Reuters
  • Argentina players and fans after the penalty shootout win against the Netherlands. Reuters
    Argentina players and fans after the penalty shootout win against the Netherlands. Reuters
  • France's Kylian Mbappe goes down after a challenge in the quarter-final against England. Reuters
    France's Kylian Mbappe goes down after a challenge in the quarter-final against England. Reuters
  • VIPs at the quarter-final match between England and France at the Al Bayt Stadium. AFP
    VIPs at the quarter-final match between England and France at the Al Bayt Stadium. AFP
  • France's Jules Kounde, left, and Aurelien Tchouameni after the semi-final win over Morocco. AP
    France's Jules Kounde, left, and Aurelien Tchouameni after the semi-final win over Morocco. AP
  • France's Kylian Mbappe hugs Morocco's Achraf Hakimi after the French win. AP
    France's Kylian Mbappe hugs Morocco's Achraf Hakimi after the French win. AP
  • A young Argentina fan before the semi-final against Croatia. Reuters
    A young Argentina fan before the semi-final against Croatia. Reuters
  • Boats with Argentina, France, Morocco and Croatia flags as sails on Doha's Corniche. Getty
    Boats with Argentina, France, Morocco and Croatia flags as sails on Doha's Corniche. Getty
  • Croatia's Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic celebrate after beating Morocco to finish third. Reuters
    Croatia's Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic celebrate after beating Morocco to finish third. Reuters
  • Children play football in Doha. Reuters
    Children play football in Doha. Reuters
  • An aerial display ahead of Argentina v France in the World Cup final at Lusail Stadium. Getty
    An aerial display ahead of Argentina v France in the World Cup final at Lusail Stadium. Getty
  • France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal of a pulsating final. AFP
    France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal of a pulsating final. AFP
  • Argentina's Angel Di Maria gets mobbed by Lionel Messi after scoring their second. Reuters
    Argentina's Angel Di Maria gets mobbed by Lionel Messi after scoring their second. Reuters
  • Watching the final in Lusail, Qatar. AP
    Watching the final in Lusail, Qatar. AP
  • Lionel Messi lifts the famous trophy after Argentina's victory on penalties. Getty
    Lionel Messi lifts the famous trophy after Argentina's victory on penalties. Getty
  • Argentina fans celebrate in a bar in Madrid. AP
    Argentina fans celebrate in a bar in Madrid. AP
  • Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the final, but lost. Reuters
    Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the final, but lost. Reuters
  • Lionel Messi of Argentina (C) lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates and fans winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final between Argentina and France at Lusail stadium, Lusail, Qatar, 18 December 2022. EPA / Tolga Bozoglu
    Lionel Messi of Argentina (C) lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates and fans winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final between Argentina and France at Lusail stadium, Lusail, Qatar, 18 December 2022. EPA / Tolga Bozoglu
  • The spectacular Lusail Stadium as the trophy is presented. Reuters
    The spectacular Lusail Stadium as the trophy is presented. Reuters

World Cup

Relive the magic moments of Qatar World Cup 2022 - in pictures

From the opening ceremony to Messi lifting the trophy, here is the story of the World Cup in 80 stunning images

The National

December 19, 2022

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Updated: December 19, 2022, 8:15 AM
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