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Visitors view an Iranian carpet at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage

By Mariam Fam - Associated Press

Brazil's Vinicius Junior, Danilo and Neymar dance with Lucas Paqueta, right, after he scored his side's fourth goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea, at the Stadium 974 in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Brazil wants to keep dancing against Croatia at World Cup

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Spain's head coach Luis Enrique reacts to supporters at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Luis Enrique replaced as Spain coach after World Cup exit

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Quarterfinalists bid for title

By James Robson - Associated Press

Spain's players react after the penalty shootout at the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Young Spain squad and its ‘tiki-taka’ stumble at World Cup

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Morocco's Sofiane Boufal in action against Spain's Gavi, bottom, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, passes beside his coach Fernando Santos as he leaves the field during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus, front, and Cameroon's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa fight for he ball during the World Cup group G soccer match between Cameroon and Brazil, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has surgery, out of World Cup

Associated Press

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland at World Cup

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

In this photo released by Qatar Amiri Diwan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, right, greats UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, upon his arrival at the Hamad airport in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (Qatar Amiri Diwan via AP)

UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar following boycott

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

Staff member pours a beer at a fan zone ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Doha, Qatar Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some the tensions that have played out ahead of the tournament. Qatari officials have for long said they were eager to welcome everybody but that visitors should also respect their culture and traditions. (AP Photo/Petr Josek) ** FILE **

World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar’s 1 liquor store

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

FILE - Croatia and Canada fans cheer ahead of the World Cup group F soccer match between Croatia and Canada, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. At a World Cup that has become a political lightning rod, it comes as no surprise that soccer fans’ sartorial style has sparked controversy. At the first World Cup in the Middle East, fans from around the world have refashioned traditional Gulf Arab headdresses and thobes. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)

Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar

By Isabel Debre - Associated Press

head coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States celebrates after the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

U.S. coach Berhalter to draw on Dutch lessons at World Cup

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to group

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi during the World Cup group C soccer match between Poland and Argentina at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Messi, Argentina try to avoid World Cup upset vs. Australia

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, right, and Croatia's Josip Juranovic, left, fight for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Croatia and Belgium at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Croatia advances at World Cup as 0-0 draw eliminates Belgium

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup group H soccer match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Portugal looking to avoid Brazil by winning World Cup group

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Japan's Ao Tanaka scores his side's second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Japan beats Spain as both teams advance at World Cup

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Australia's Milos Degenek celebrates his team victory during the World Cup group D soccer match between Australia and Denmark, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Australia aims for World Cup ‘shock’ against Argentina

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

A man takes a selfie with a sign reading in English&quot; Fifa World Cup, Qatar 2022&quot; at the corniche in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. With no soccer tradition but billions in oil money, Qatar is the latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on the global stage. The host of the 2022 World Cup is smaller than Connecticut and has a population of fewer than 3 million. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: What was once bemusement at Qatar’s antics should be replaced these days by disgust

By Thom Loverro