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2022 FIFA World Cup
The first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world is taking place in Doha, Qatar from November 20 to December 18 and 32 national teams are competing in eight groups. It is expected that about 5 billion people will watch this year's tournament.

Messi's Fury, Neymar's Tears and Other Footballer Emotions This FIFA World Cup Qatar

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The FIFA World Cup brings not only tears of joy but also the bitterness of defeat because only the best team in the world will win the ultimate trophy. Sometimes, that requires not only skill but also luck.
The competition is coming to an end. The finalists have been determined. Only two more matches remain.
On Sunday, France and Argentina will meet for the fourth time at the World Cup in the final, while Croatia and Morocco will fight on Saturday for third place.
The final match is scheduled to be played at the Lusail Stadium on December 18, Qatar's national day. While the whole world is waiting for Argentina and France to clash for the World Cup trophy, we offer you a glimpse of the footballers, the stars of this year's competition, and to experience how they felt.
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Brazil's Neymar cries at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal between Croatia and Brazil at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, December 9, 2022.

Brazil's Neymar cries at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal between Croatia and Brazil at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, December 9, 2022. - Sputnik International
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Brazil's Neymar cries at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal between Croatia and Brazil at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, December 9, 2022.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the World Cup quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, December 9, 2022.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the World Cup quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, December 9, 2022. - Sputnik International
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the World Cup quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, December 9, 2022.

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Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo spits out water during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha, December 6, 2022.

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo spits out water during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha, December 6, 2022. - Sputnik International
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Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo spits out water during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha, December 6, 2022.

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Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui is thrown in the air at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui is thrown in the air at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. - Sputnik International
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Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui is thrown in the air at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

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England's Jude Bellingham reacts in front of referee Wilton Sampaio during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer between England and France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022.

England's Jude Bellingham reacts in front of referee Wilton Sampaio during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer between England and France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. - Sputnik International
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England's Jude Bellingham reacts in front of referee Wilton Sampaio during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer between England and France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022.

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France's Kylian Mbappe (left) and Denmark's Joakim Andersen (right) play in the World Cup group stage match between France and Denmark.

France's Kylian Mbappe (left) and Denmark's Joakim Andersen (right) play in the World Cup group stage match between France and Denmark. - Sputnik International
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France's Kylian Mbappe (left) and Denmark's Joakim Andersen (right) play in the World Cup group stage match between France and Denmark.

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Germany's David Raum and Japan's Hiroki Sakai, right, during the World Cup group stage match between Germany and Japan.

Germany's David Raum and Japan's Hiroki Sakai, right, during the World Cup group stage match between Germany and Japan. - Sputnik International
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Germany's David Raum and Japan's Hiroki Sakai, right, during the World Cup group stage match between Germany and Japan.

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Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring a disallowed goal during the World Cup group G soccer match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, November 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring a disallowed goal during the World Cup group G soccer match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, November 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) - Sputnik International
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Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring a disallowed goal during the World Cup group G soccer match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Monday, November 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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France's footballers Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann (right) playing in the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France and Morocco.

France's footballers Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann (right) playing in the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France and Morocco. - Sputnik International
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France's footballers Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann (right) playing in the FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France and Morocco.

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Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after he scored his side's second goal during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, December 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after he scored his side's second goal during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, December 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) - Sputnik International
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Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after he scored his side's second goal during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, December 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

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From left to right: Enner Valencia (Ecuador) and Almoez Ali (Qatar) during the World Cup group stage match between Ecuador and Qatar.

From left to right: Enner Valencia (Ecuador) and Almoez Ali (Qatar) during the World Cup group stage match between Ecuador and Qatar. - Sputnik International
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From left to right: Enner Valencia (Ecuador) and Almoez Ali (Qatar) during the World Cup group stage match between Ecuador and Qatar.

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France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates with teammates, scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates with teammates, scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) - Sputnik International
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France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates with teammates, scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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Players from Tunisia celebrate after Wahbi Khazri scored their side's opening goal against France during a World Cup group D soccer match at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Players from Tunisia celebrate after Wahbi Khazri scored their side's opening goal against France during a World Cup group D soccer match at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) - Sputnik International
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Players from Tunisia celebrate after Wahbi Khazri scored their side's opening goal against France during a World Cup group D soccer match at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

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Morocco's Bilal El Khannous reacts after the World Cup semifinal between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Morocco's Bilal El Khannous reacts after the World Cup semifinal between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) - Sputnik International
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Morocco's Bilal El Khannous reacts after the World Cup semifinal between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, December 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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Japan's goalkeeper #12 Shuichi Gonda (L) and Japan's goalkeeper #01 Eiji Kawashima react to their team's defeat in the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Japan and Croatia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha, December 5, 2022. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP)

Japan's goalkeeper #12 Shuichi Gonda (L) and Japan's goalkeeper #01 Eiji Kawashima react to their team's defeat in the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Japan and Croatia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha, December 5, 2022. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP) - Sputnik International
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Japan's goalkeeper #12 Shuichi Gonda (L) and Japan's goalkeeper #01 Eiji Kawashima react to their team's defeat in the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Japan and Croatia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha, December 5, 2022. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP)

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Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands (center) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands (center) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) - Sputnik International
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Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands (center) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

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France's Olivier Giroud celebrates after Kylian Mbappe scored their side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, December 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

France's Olivier Giroud celebrates after Kylian Mbappe scored their side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, December 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) - Sputnik International
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France's Olivier Giroud celebrates after Kylian Mbappe scored their side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, December 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates in front of players from the Netherlands at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 2-2.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates in front of players from the Netherlands at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 2-2.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) - Sputnik International
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates in front of players from the Netherlands at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, December 10, 2022. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 2-2.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

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