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title: "Extra time: The FIFA World Cup (Week two)"
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# Extra time: The FIFA World Cup (Week two)

> Here is a selection of images from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 2 December 2022, 21:30 SAST · Updated 2 December 2022, 21:32 SAST

## Content

![epaselect epa10341839 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](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/CVEJGd9SsJWY-XZFL8E0ulqQvys=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11171447.jpg)

*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*

![epaselect epa10342102 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](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wgLkKirP_2CNuuQdsb2vX92KwJE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11171449.jpg)

*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*

![epaselect epa10342867 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](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/0YAwUdoFzWedtvCglVSkdKlbDK4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11171995.jpg)

*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*

![epaselect epa10342907 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](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/uQiKlfYle2oB4EaIfGamTzeI_0Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11172257.jpg)

*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*

![DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: (EDITORS NOTE: In this photo taken from a remote camera from inside the goal) 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1XShhGY0TI8SfYy_HHfSs1m6tDM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1245248027.jpg)

*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)*

![AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: In this photo taken from a remote camera from inside the goal) 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-kGwb9zPcDo5JfojC-EKRf1Yx1s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1245282626.jpg)

*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)*

![AL RAYYAN, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/mJcSsDMifvCsmJ1K9FsH1VDnqRg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1444799626.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kkaunzI3Y4ZQpbhoVI8a9qyvCA8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1444801513.jpg)

*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](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PBYJyG03TgYcN5eWirMG_6DtWOo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11171014.jpg)

*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*

![AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/uRaRpaAX6Qth-v2Wr7jw-Ao2wMg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445160141.jpg)

*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)*

![AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/whtn4U1UISgBo9JnFzFB68KAuKo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445199983.jpg)

*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)*

![AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yJ1gf_zwM5JIgJiCAgHbcWeulKM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445229733.jpg)

*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)*

![AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9Lo16JyE4nUdY5287gN6zg7lkCs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445233276.jpg)

*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)*

![AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/cEXP0lRqhNdL36jzcexbq5w7d9w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445498566.jpg)

*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)*

![AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 29: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/TukMpzcRCnej3IQwz-Aw9w4TaaQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445681513.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/LiRBLmXNaW2C1ESUtMqA3hOvQs0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445795508.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vt8KSOKWKSPQEF8ynrHqRC-7t58=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445814339.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7rNHW8ldAtFbXLpx8O7tjrDQIBY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445818945.jpg)

*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)*

![AL RAYYAN, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30:  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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/S3hjH80nvzYT-LkDxNifasrCgDo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445828748.jpg)

*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)*

![AL RAYYAN, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30:  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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2kAKB3lpD3U_i_Ti9jxhJnM1cx4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445829141.jpg)

*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)*

![DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/jZyUtPol0Y-KQg10f4eXE0SOAUo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445831124.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Se9izidBrRUMVMt54oQ_5P6-cc8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445832533.jpg)

*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)*

![DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4WuHVxgFNxctJybvbmj9jNtxoHU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445848183.jpg)

*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 30 November, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9Q0EYW1V2UC6KCzXtQZgwWAZroI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445850088.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30:   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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GZtgo6qaAeb4ZbwAysQePu6GpJc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445854053.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2Bh1tPhPzVweGJiZQY98S50SWYs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445855144.jpg)

*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)*

![LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JkSCMKzSI-SYi5Pg3EV7c9XJL6I=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1445947612.jpg)

*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)*

![DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gE2yPtLfXK-1bT6DhubS-CHWBXU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446035182.jpg)

*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)*

![DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/2A-tptDY9Ua9IMaSrkvwr-UKhAU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446056354-1.jpg)

*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)*

![AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/eZCEToFcHXMH-u1n9-NAamXDZag=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446091513.jpg)

*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)*

![AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ekgt_E_2vvxoY3szwULrM3GsylM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446091419.jpg)

*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)*

![AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/07tx3gpz2IWvFGlr8gJL20hfLNA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446139656.jpg)

*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)*

![DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/9OhHBZZ6aklQNr1wNL2WwuYUPg8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446222425.jpg)

*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)*

![AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/BCL-DHgEs4FpnPfMOjFCeTyBUX0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446266948.jpg)

*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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yvgFrUcoBFGo5GwQLahS6vbaozM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446262546.jpg)

*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)*

![AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: 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)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/fe_8iBbvppgeOYnPX6m2dUUem40=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1446269545.jpg)

*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*