Xinhua: Sports photos of the week

Lionel Messi of Argentina greets spectators after the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua)

Kylian Mbappe (R) of France celebrates his goal during the Round of 16 match between France and Poland of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua)

Hugo Lloris (3rd R), goalkeeper of France, loses the ball during the Round of 16 match between France and Poland of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua)

Son Heung-min of South Korea reacts after the Group H match between South Korea and Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua)

Referee Stephanie Frappart runs during the Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua)