DOHA - As the World Cup in Qatar proceeds into the round of 16, here's our pick of some of the most passionate fans from around the globe who have cheered on their teams during the group stage in and around Doha. 

Japan supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022 (Kyodo) 
 
Argentina players receive a standing ovation from the crowd after a 2-0 win over Poland in a World Cup Group C football match at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 30, 2022. Both teams progressed to the round of 16. (Kyodo) 
 
Fans with their faces painted in colors of the Danish flag pose for a photo before a World Cup Group D football match between Australia and Denmark at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Nov. 30, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Fans wearing headscarves with French flag colors pose for a photo prior to the start of a World Cup Group D football match between Tunisia and France at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 30, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
U.S. supporters celebrate after the United States advanced to the round of 16 by beating Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group B football match at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 30, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Ecuador supporters cheer before a World Cup Group A football match against Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 29, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
England supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group B football match against Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 29, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
A young Wales supporter gets ready to cheer ahead of a World Cup Group B football match against England on Nov. 29, 2022, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Kyodo)
 
Supporters of Iran and the United States pose for a photo ahead of a World Cup Group B football match in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 29, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
A supporter with his face painted with Uruguay's national flag cheers ahead of a World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Fans with face paint and ribbons in the colors of the South Korean flag pose for a photo ahead of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Nov. 28, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Fans clad in the colors of the Ghana flag wait for the start of a World Cup Group H football match against South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Nov. 28, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Switzerland supporters cheer in the stands ahead of a World Cup Group G football match against Brazil at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
A Brazil supporter cheers in the stands ahead of a World Cup Group G football match against Switzerland at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Canada supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Croatia at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Croatia supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Canada at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Spain supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group E football match against Germany at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Japan supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group E football match against Costa Rica at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
A Japan supporter puts on makeup in national colors ahead of a World Cup Group E football match against Costa Rica near Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Japan supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group E football match against Costa Rica near Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Japan and Costa Rica supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group E football match between the two countries near Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 27, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
A Denmark supporter cheers ahead of a World Cup Group D football match against France at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Argentina supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group C football match against Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Mexico supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group C football match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Poland supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group C football match against Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Saudi Arabia supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group C football match against Poland at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Tunisia supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group D football match against Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
 
Australia supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group D football match against Tunisia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, on Nov. 26, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Supporters of the United States cheer before a World Cup Group B football match against England at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
England supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group B football match against the United States at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Ecuador supporters cheer before a World Cup Group A football match against the Netherlands at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Supporters of the Netherlands cheer ahead of a World Cup Group A football match against Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Senegal supporters cheer prior to a World Cup Group A football match against Qatar at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Iran supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group B football match against Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
Qatar supporters cheer prior to a World Cup Group A football match against Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
South Korea supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group H football match against Uruguay at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Supporters of Cameroon cheer ahead of a World Cup Group G football match against Switzerland at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022. (Kyodo) 
 
A Brazil supporter cheers ahead of a World Cup Group G football match against Serbia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
A young fan with Tunisia flag glasses and Tunisia flag face paint waits for the start of a World Cup Group D football match against Denmark at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 22, 2022. (Kyodo)
 
Fans with their faces painted in the colors of the U.S. flag pose for a photo prior to a World Cup Group B football match between the United States and Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 21, 2022. (Kyodo) 

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