Feature: Qatar's World Cup of surprises unites the world


DOHA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Even before the FIFA World Cup trophy was decided on Sunday, Qatar 2022 was already a tournament of triumphs.

It marked the first time that football's flagship event has been held in the Middle East and the first time that an African or Arab team made it to the semifinals. It was a World Cup were legends departed and new ones were born.

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