Axel Disasi of France is challenged by Mohamed Ben Romdhane of Tunisia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Tunisia and France at Education City Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 01 December 2022. EPA-EFE/Mohamed Messara Head coach Walid Regragui of Morocco is celebrated by his team after they won the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 01 December 2022. EPA-EFE/Noushad Thekkayil Juan Pablo Vargas of Costa Rica (C) scores the 2-1 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Costa Rica and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 01 December 2022. EPA-EFE/Friedemann Vogel Head coach Hajime Moriyasu of Japan reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 01 December 2022. EPA-EFE/Neil Hall Julian Alvarez of Argentina scores their second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Alvarez - Pool/Getty Images) Keylor Navas of Costa Rica attempts a save during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on December 1, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Magnus Strom - Pool/Getty Images) Robert Lewandowski of Poland evades the challenge from goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais of Saudi Arabia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring their team's first goal with their teammates during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Romelu Lukaku of Belgium reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 01 December 2022. EPA-EFE/Rolex dela Pena Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon and Stefan Mitrovic of Serbia compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa of Cameroon and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Serbia compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Nicolas Nkoulou of Cameroon controls the ball under pressure of Andrija Zivkovic of Serbia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Nouhou Tolo #25 of Cameroon takes the ball against Serbia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Andries Noppert of Netherlands makes a save during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Daley Blind of Netherlands is challenged by Musaab Khidir of Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) Fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Feras Albrikan of Saudi Arabia jumps for the ball with Alexis Vega of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Mohamed Kanno of Saudi Arabia and Cesar Montes of Mexico compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Axel Disasi of France sprays water on his face during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Tunisia and France at Education City Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) A pitch invader temporarily avoids security during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Tunisia and France at Education City Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina misses a chance against Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Mohammed Al-Owais of Saudi Arabia defends an attempt against Raul Jimenez of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Leo Messi of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) A fan of Mexico shows their support during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Abdulrahman Al-Aboud of Saudi Arabia wins a header during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) A General view inside the stadium during the pre-match ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Leandro Trossard of Belgium is challenged by Josko Gvardiol of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Thierry Henry, Assistant Coach of Belgium consoles Toby Alderweireld of Belgium after their sides' elimination from the tournament during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Referee Stephanie Frappart looks on with Niclas Fuellkrug of Germany before awarding Germany their fourth goal after a VAR check during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Niclas Fuellkrug of Germany speaks with referee Stephanie Frappart after his goal was ruled offside during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. The goal was awarded after a Video Assistant Referee review. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Referee Stephanie Frappart speaks to Oscar Duarte of Costa Rica during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Josko Gvardiol of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Portugal fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) A Korea Republic fan shows their support with a model FIFA World Cup trophy prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Portugal fans enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) DM/ ML
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Axel Disasi of France is challenged by Mohamed Ben Romdhane of Tunisia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between Tunisia and France at Education City Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)