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England's Jude Bellingham reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between England and Senegal, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

The World Cup stars who could be on the move after Qatar

By James Robson - Associated Press

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference ahead of the final soccer match between Argentina and France in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Scaloni answers critics with Argentina’s World Cup final run

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Croatia's Josko Gvardiol, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Gvardiol shines at World Cup as Croatia wins 3rd-place match

By Chris Lehourites - Associated Press

Croatia's Luka Modric, front, duels for the ball with Morocco's Hakim Ziyech during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

By James Robson - Associated Press

French president Emmanuel Macron gestures during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Dec. 14, 2022. Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite broad concerns about the emirate's human rights and environmental record. Why? Because France is in the World Cup final, and Macron really is a big football fan — as well as a prominent advocate of the longstanding partnership between the two countries. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism

By Sylvie Corbet - Associated Press

Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Germany, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Croatia, Morocco target third-place medal at World Cup

By James Robson - Associated Press

France's Kylian Mbappe stretches during a training session in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 on the eve of their World Cup semifinal soccer match against Morocco. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Live updates | France-Morocco in the World Cup semifinals

Associated Press

France's Kylian Mbappe greets fans before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Mbappe attends to fan ahead of World Cup semifinal match

Associated Press

Rethinking the U.S. relationship with Qatar illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Rethinking the U.S. relationship with Qatar

By Rep. Jack Bergman

Croatia's Luka Modric reacts, while Argentina's Lionel Messi, background left, celebrates, at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Argentina won 3-0. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Croatia’s ‘golden generation’ nears end after World Cup

By James Robson - Associated Press

Supporters of France celebrate with flares next to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees avenue at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Morocco, in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

France celebrates World Cup victory, fans cheer Morocco team

By Sylvie Corbet - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia to reach World Cup final

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and France, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. France won 2-1. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Argentina soccer fans celebrate their team's victory over Croatia at the end of the team's World Cup semifinal match in Qatar after watching it on TV in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina erupts in joy after team reaches World Cup final

By Daniel Politi - Associated Press

Morocco's Sofiane Boufal, right, celebrates with his mother after his team's win in the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Motherly love boosts Morocco’s team spirit at World Cup

By Luis Andres Henao - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi warms up during a training session ahead of the semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A screenshot taken from video provided by FIFA of journalist Grant Wahl at an awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar in Nov. 2022. Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday Dec. 10, 2022 while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. (FIFA via AP)

Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to U.S.

By Matthew Lee - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Lionel Messi snarls, taunts and thrills in World Cup classic

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Brazil's Vinicius Junior, left, tries to score past Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic who makes a save during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Croatia and Brazil, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

People celebrate Morocco's win over Spain in a World Cup match played in Qatar, in Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, 6, Dec., 2022. For many, Morocco’s underdog performance is the best story in the World Cup so far, with the hopes of the African continent soaring ahead of the match on Saturday against Portugal. Across the continent of more than 1 billion people, African fans are excited that Morocco has become the fourth team from an African country to ever qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals, and the first in a dozen years. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

‘Our pride’: Morocco keeps Africa’s hope alive in World Cup

By Evelyne Musambi and Deng Machol - Associated Press