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Japan players look dejected after they lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E match against Costa Rica at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 27, 2022. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP)

Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope

Morocco's coach Walid Regragui (left) gestures to his players from the touchline during their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F match at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 27, 2022. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

'We can do anything', says Morocco's Regragui after Belgium win

Uruguay's coach Diego Alonso (left) and Rodrigo Bentancur pose for a picture as they arrive to give a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 27, 2022. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

Uruguay relishing underdog status against Portugal, says Bentancur

Qatar also believes the tournament will leave a lasting legacy for Qatar, the Middle East and Arab world.

Xavi praises ‘spectacular’ atmosphere at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Switzerland's coach Murat Yakin (left) and Xherdan Shaqiri pose prior to a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 27, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)

Switzerland enter rematch against Brazil with more experience: Shaqiri

Costa Rica coach Luis Suarez gestures on the touchline during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E match against Japan at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 27, 2022. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)

'Very much alive' - Costa Rica kept the faith, says coach

Portugal's coach Fernando Santos takes part in a training session at Al Shahania SC in Al Samriya on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Patricia De Melo MOREIRA / AFP)

Portugal's Santos crossing his fingers as injury worries mount

France's Kylian Mbappe (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D match against Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without Benzema

Costa Rica's coach Luis Fernando Suarez (lef) and forward player Joel Campbell attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)

Humbled Costa Rica vow to come out swinging against Japan

Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard acknowledges fans after being defeated 2-0 by Poland in the World Cup Group C match at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

No one imagined Saudi could play at this level, Renard says

Karwa reported that its busses transported around 118,805 passengers on the opening day of the tournament on November 20,

Karwa buses move 940,000 passengers in six days

Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Japan want to build style by learning from others, says coach Moriyasu

The Uruguay vs South Korea match, which ended in a goalless draw, was the first World Cup game that did not even see a single shot on target in the 21st century: AFP/Jewel Samad

FIFA experts say 0-0 draws due to fear of losing

Spain's coach Luis Enrique attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

German pass masters will test Spain's possession game: Luis Enrique

Croatia's coach Zlatko Dalic (left) and midfielder Ivan Perisic attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

Croatia demand 'respect' after Canada World Cup trash talk