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Germany's coach Hans-Dieter Flick attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Ina Fassbender / AFP)

Germany face 'final' against Spain, out to protect reputation: Flick

Japan's defender Yuto Nagatomo (left) and midfielder Takefusa Kubo take part in a training session at Al Sadd SC in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Red alert: Fired-up Nagatomo fuels Japan at World Cup

Coach Jalel Kadri gestures on the touchline during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D match against Australia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Tunisia lacked final touch to score, says coach Kadri

Morocco's coach Hoalid Regragui (left) and midfielder Yahya Jabrane attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)

Regragui tells Belgian-born Morocco players to stay focused

Australia's forward Mitchell Duke celebrates after scoring his team's goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D match against Tunisia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah on November 26, 2022. (Photo by Chandan KHANNA / AFP)

Aussie's Duke treasures special goal celebration dedicated to young son

Wales' coach Rob Page and forward Gareth Bale pose for pictures as they arrive for a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

Without win over Iran record cap not as meaningful, says Bale

The total number of metro users during the tournament opening on Nov. 20 reached roughly 544,962 passengers.

Doha Metro, Lusail Tram transport 2.4 million passengers in four days

England's defender Harry Maguire addresses a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Maguire won't be appreciated until he's gone, says Southgate

Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal arrives for a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Sometimes you just need a hug as Van Gaal embraces reporter

France's forward Marcus Thuram smiles during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24 , 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

No pressure from dad for late France call-up Thuram

South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min reacts after failing to score during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H match against Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 24, 2022. (Photo by JUNG Yeon-je / AFP)

South Korean talisman Son masked and muted in World Cup opener

Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal addresses a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Van Gaal hints Depay could start for Netherlands against Ecuador

Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song smiles as he arrives for the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match against Switzerland at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Cameroon coach Song proud of Swiss scorer Embolo

Ecuador's Argentinian coach Gustavo Alfaro and Ecuador's midfielder Sebastian Mendez attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)

Ecuador sweat on Valencia's fitness ahead of Netherlands clash

Switzerland's midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri holds the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match against Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Shaqiri shows his class in second half to help save Swiss