DOHA — rongs of football supporters from Qatar and overseas lled Doha’s largest market on Nov. 18. Lined with stores selling spices and traditional clothing, Souq Waqif is one of Qatar’s most popular tourist attractions.
On that day, many visitors were clad in the jerseys of participating countries including Qatar, Brazil and Morocco, and some were carrying their national ags. (Nov. 20)
Takuya Matsumoto, Ken Satomi and Keita Iijima / Yomiuri Shimbun photos
Qatari supporters march in Doha on Nov. 18.
Left: Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after being beaten by Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday; Right: An anguished Argentine fan looks on at the venue in Doha after Argentina’s historic loss.
Ecuador’s Enner Valencia, center, celebrates after scoring his second goal in the opening match of the World Cup against Qatar on Sunday in Al Khor, Qatar.
FIFA Fan Festival
Above: An England fan waves a St. George’s flag at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Monday. Below: Japan’s manager Hajime Moriyasu, left, and captain Maya Yoshida speak at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of its World Cup opener against Germany.
Above: Wales’ Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring a goal against the U.S. on a penalty at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium on Monday. Below: Netherlands’ Virgil van Dijk in action at al Thumama Stadium in Doha.