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World Cup Explainer: How much teams will earn after the final in Qatar

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Argentina's Julian Alvarez, with number 9, celebrates scoring his side's third goal after an assist by Argentina's Lionel Messi, top left, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

The ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will enter its penultimate stage this week when either a new champion or defending champion France retains the football title.

The tournament has witnessed several upsets so far after the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, Neymar's Brazil, and the rise of new Kings in Morocco.

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