Photos: Fans of the 2022 World Cup

Images of die-hard supporters as they ride emotional roller coasters, watching their teams leave it all on the field

A group of four soccer fans wear makeup and costumes to cheer for Team Japan.
Matthew Childs / Reuters

The 2022 World Cup is now heading into its semifinal matches, and the final is scheduled for Sunday, December 18. For the past few weeks, fans from around the world have been cheering, following the drama, and sending their support, either in the stadiums in Qatar or watching from home, riding emotional roller coasters as their teams leave it all on the field.