Football on the Corniche and open-air concerts: How fans have kept busy at World Cup 2022

Supporters have been passing the time ahead of the quarter-finals with a range of activities

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  Footballers show their skills at the Corniche, in Qatari capital Doha. AP Photo

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  Spectacular illuminated fountains at Katara Cultural Village in Doha. AP Photo

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  Visitors at Katara Mosque in Doha. Reuters

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  Sunset silhouettes part of the 'Shadows travelling on the sea of the day' installation by Icelandic–Danish artist Olafur Eliasson, in desert near Al Zubarah, northern Qatar. AFP

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  An open-air concert by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra at the Corniche. AP

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  A kickabout at Souq Waqif in Doha. AP

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  The spectacular National Museum of Qatar in Doha. AP

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  Children wearing illuminated capes dance on the Corniche. AP Photo

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  Customers relax on a restaurant terrace in Doha. AP

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  Players tussle for the ball at Katara Beach in Doha. AP

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  Admiring the view from the Corniche. AP Photo

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  A parade at Katara. AFP

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  A woman gets a souvenir picture taken at the Corniche. AP Photo

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  Children playing in Katara. AFP

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  Taking a stroll through a floral tunnel at Al Masrah Park at the Corniche. AP

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been fast and frenetic, both on and off the pitch.

While the teams have delivered one of the most dramatic and entertaining tournaments in living memory, Doha has been abuzz with fans creating an incredible atmosphere.

Matches throughout the group stage and last 16 came thick and fast, so supporters in Qatar would be left wondering how to pass the time when the two-day break ahead of the quarter-finals arrived.

Fortunately, there has been plenty to do and see in Doha for fans to stay occupied ahead of the tournament resumption.

Check out the gallery above to see the many activities people have enjoyed as they wait for the World Cup to restart.