• France's Kylian Mbappe hugs Morocco's Achraf Hakimi at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. France won 2-0 and will play Argentina in Sunday's final. (AP Photo / Manu Fernandez)
    France's Kylian Mbappe hugs Morocco's Achraf Hakimi at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. France won 2-0 and will play Argentina in Sunday's final. (AP Photo / Manu Fernandez)
  • Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat looks dejected after the match as Morocco are eliminated from the World Cup. Reuters
    Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat looks dejected after the match as Morocco are eliminated from the World Cup. Reuters
  • Randal Kolo Muani of France scores the team's second goal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, to end Morocco's dream. Getty
    Randal Kolo Muani of France scores the team's second goal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, to end Morocco's dream. Getty
  • Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq tries to find a leveller with a wonderful a bicycle kick. AP Photo
    Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq tries to find a leveller with a wonderful a bicycle kick. AP Photo
  • Theo Hernandez celebrates opening the scoring for France. AFP
    Theo Hernandez celebrates opening the scoring for France. AFP
  • Hernandez found the net within the first five minutes of the tie. AP Photo
    Hernandez found the net within the first five minutes of the tie. AP Photo
  • Fans without tickets are watching in cafes and tea shops across Doha, the region and beyond. AFP
    Fans without tickets are watching in cafes and tea shops across Doha, the region and beyond. AFP
  • Kylian Mbappe apologised to a fan after hitting him in the face with a ball. AFP
    Kylian Mbappe apologised to a fan after hitting him in the face with a ball. AFP
  • Morocco fans outnumber France supports 10 to one inside the stadium. Reuters
    Morocco fans outnumber France supports 10 to one inside the stadium. Reuters
  • Mbappe is chasing his second World Cup winner's medal. Getty Images
    Mbappe is chasing his second World Cup winner's medal. Getty Images
  • Morocco's midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. AFP
    Morocco's midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. AFP
  • Some fans are trying desperately to secure a last-minute ticket to the France-Morocco semi-final. EPA
    Some fans are trying desperately to secure a last-minute ticket to the France-Morocco semi-final. EPA
  • David Beckham has been in Doha for a special screening of his new series called Save our Squad. AFP
    David Beckham has been in Doha for a special screening of his new series called Save our Squad. AFP
  • France supporters are warming up for the semi-final. EPA
    France supporters are warming up for the semi-final. EPA
  • Former Brazil footballer Ronaldinho has been meeting supporters in Doha. Reuters
    Former Brazil footballer Ronaldinho has been meeting supporters in Doha. Reuters
  • It was plain sailing for Argentina as they reached Sunday's final with a 3-0 win over Croatia. AFP
    It was plain sailing for Argentina as they reached Sunday's final with a 3-0 win over Croatia. AFP
  • Argentina supporters are hoping to see the nation's team lift the trophy for the third time. PA
    Argentina supporters are hoping to see the nation's team lift the trophy for the third time. PA
  • Doha's Katara beach has hosted many ad hoc kickabouts. AFP
    Doha's Katara beach has hosted many ad hoc kickabouts. AFP
  • France and Morocco fans in Souq Waqif, Doha. PA
    France and Morocco fans in Souq Waqif, Doha. PA
  • Come Together by South Korean artist Choi Jeong-hwa, at Education City Stadium. The 12-metre-tall sculpture is a tribute to all those who made the Qatar World Cup possible. AFP
    Come Together by South Korean artist Choi Jeong-hwa, at Education City Stadium. The 12-metre-tall sculpture is a tribute to all those who made the Qatar World Cup possible. AFP

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Day 25 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup - in pictures

The National picks the best shots from the 25th day of the world's biggest football tournament

The National

December 14, 2022

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Updated: December 14, 2022, 9:35 PM
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