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

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

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

Theo Hernandez celebrates opening the scoring for France. AFP

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

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

Mbappe is chasing his second World Cup winner's medal. Getty Images

Morocco's midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. AFP

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

France supporters are warming up for the semi-final. EPA

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

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

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

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