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A large replica of the Asian Cup trophy before the start of the 2023 Asian Cup match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium. AFP
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Opening ceremony of the AFC 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail, Qatar, on Friday, January 12, 2024. EPA
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Fireworks during the opening ceremony in Lusail. Reuters
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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the opening ceremony at the Lusail Stadium. AP
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Opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail, Qatar. EPA
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Performers during the opening ceremony of the Asian Cup ahead of the first match between Qatar and Lebanon in Lusail. EPA
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Opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail. EPA
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Performers in Lusail on Saturday. EPA
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Opening ceremony for the rescheduled 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail, Qatar. EPA
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Supporters cheer before the Asian Cup Group A match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. AP
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Opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail. EPA
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Performers during the opening ceremony of the Asian Cup in Qatar. EPA
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The 2023 Asian Cup kicked off with a colourful opening ceremony in Qatar on Friday. EPA
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The Lusail Stadium before the opening match of the Asian Cup 2023. Reuters
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A replica of the Asian Cup trophy. Reuters
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A large replica of the Asian Cup trophy before the start of the 2023 Asian Cup match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium. AFP
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Opening ceremony of the AFC 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail, Qatar, on Friday, January 12, 2024. EPA
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Fireworks during the opening ceremony in Lusail. Reuters
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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the opening ceremony at the Lusail Stadium. AP
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Opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail, Qatar. EPA
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Performers during the opening ceremony of the Asian Cup ahead of the first match between Qatar and Lebanon in Lusail. EPA
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Opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail. EPA
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Performers in Lusail on Saturday. EPA
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Opening ceremony for the rescheduled 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail, Qatar. EPA
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Supporters cheer before the Asian Cup Group A match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. AP
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Opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Cup in Lusail. EPA
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Performers during the opening ceremony of the Asian Cup in Qatar. EPA
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The 2023 Asian Cup kicked off with a colourful opening ceremony in Qatar on Friday. EPA
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The Lusail Stadium before the opening match of the Asian Cup 2023. Reuters
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A replica of the Asian Cup trophy. Reuters
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A large replica of the Asian Cup trophy before the start of the 2023 Asian Cup match between Qatar and Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium. AFP
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