• A fan of Brazil outside the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, before his team played Serbia. PA
    A fan of Brazil outside the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, before his team played Serbia. PA
  • A Japan fan in buoyant mood ahead of the World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. PA
    A Japan fan in buoyant mood ahead of the World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. PA
  • A Costa Rica fan in the stands before the Group E match against Spain at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. AP Photo
    A Costa Rica fan in the stands before the Group E match against Spain at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. AP Photo
  • Saudi Arabia fans celebrate after their team defeated Argentina 2-1 in a Group C match at Lusail Stadium, Lusail. PA
    Saudi Arabia fans celebrate after their team defeated Argentina 2-1 in a Group C match at Lusail Stadium, Lusail. PA
  • A young Qatar fan ahead of the host nation's World Cup opening match against Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. EPA
    A young Qatar fan ahead of the host nation's World Cup opening match against Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. EPA
  • Senegal fans provide choreographed support during their team's Group A match against the Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. EPA
    Senegal fans provide choreographed support during their team's Group A match against the Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. EPA
  • A South Korea fan ahead of her country's Group H game against Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, north-west of Doha. AFP
    A South Korea fan ahead of her country's Group H game against Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, north-west of Doha. AFP
  • A masked US in the stands before the Group B football match between US and Wales at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Umm Al Afaei, west of Doha. AFP
    A masked US in the stands before the Group B football match between US and Wales at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Umm Al Afaei, west of Doha. AFP
  • An Argentina fan wearing a Diego Maradona mask ahead of the Group C match between the two-time World Cup winners and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium, Lusail. PA
    An Argentina fan wearing a Diego Maradona mask ahead of the Group C match between the two-time World Cup winners and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium, Lusail. PA
  • Ghana fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere ahead of their team's Group H clash with Portugal at Stadium 974, in Ras Bu Abboud, east of central Doha Getty Images
    Ghana fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere ahead of their team's Group H clash with Portugal at Stadium 974, in Ras Bu Abboud, east of central Doha Getty Images
  • Canadian fans in exuberant mood before their team take on Belgium in a Group F match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Getty Images
    Canadian fans in exuberant mood before their team take on Belgium in a Group F match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Getty Images
  • A Mexico fan flies the flag at the Corniche in Doha. Reuters
    A Mexico fan flies the flag at the Corniche in Doha. Reuters
  • A Brazil fan with a replica of the World Cup trophy. Reuters
    A Brazil fan with a replica of the World Cup trophy. Reuters
  • Costa Rica fans before the match against Spain. Reuters
    Costa Rica fans before the match against Spain. Reuters
  • Brazil fans — including a lookalike of Brazilian legend Ronaldo — pose with a replica of the World Cup trophy at Flag Plaza in Doha. AFP
    Brazil fans — including a lookalike of Brazilian legend Ronaldo — pose with a replica of the World Cup trophy at Flag Plaza in Doha. AFP
  • A South Korea fan waits for the start of the Group H match against Uruguay. AP Photo
    A South Korea fan waits for the start of the Group H match against Uruguay. AP Photo
  • Mexico fans get some musical accompaniment for their Group C match against Poland at Stadium 947, Ras Bu Abboud, east of central Doha. EPA
    Mexico fans get some musical accompaniment for their Group C match against Poland at Stadium 947, Ras Bu Abboud, east of central Doha. EPA
  • A fan sports some prickly headgear ahead of the Group G clash between Switzerland and Cameroon, at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. AP Photo
    A fan sports some prickly headgear ahead of the Group G clash between Switzerland and Cameroon, at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. AP Photo
  • A Cameroon fan ahead of the Group G game against Switzerland. EPA
    A Cameroon fan ahead of the Group G game against Switzerland. EPA

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The best fans at the 2022 World Cup - in pictures

From Maradona masks to Ronaldo's false teeth, we select which fans have cheered the most during the world cup so far

The National

November 25, 2022

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The World Cup in Qatar has been a cacophony of colour.

Fans from around the globe have brought along rich palette of hues as they cheer on their teams in the stands, the fan zones, and around Doha.

From Senegal's choreographed line-up of fans, to Brazil's passionate Samba supporters, The National picks our favourites so far in the gallery above.

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Updated: June 22, 2023, 11:23 AM
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