The best images from the World Cup by Pontus Ur

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Sportbladet photographer Pontus Orre has just returned from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

This is his best picture.

A volunteer prays outside the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium a few hours before the kick-off of the match between Belgium and Canada on November 23. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Hamish, 40, and Sumi, 40, traveled to the World Cup to make their voices heard. - We can't believe they're killing children on our streets, Somi says.
Hamish, 40, and Sumi, 40, traveled to the World Cup to make their voices heard. – We can’t believe they’re killing children on our streets, Somi says. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
A view from a hotel window in Doha, Qatar on November 22, 2022.
A view from a hotel window in Doha, Qatar on November 22, 2022. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Spectators in the stands after the Qatar-Ecuador match.
Spectators in the stands after the Qatar-Ecuador match. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Argentina fans before the match against Saudi Arabia on November 22.
Argentina fans before the match against Saudi Arabia on November 22. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
A tire shop in central Doha sells, among other things, portraits of Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the former Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
A tire shop in central Doha sells, among other things, portraits of Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the former Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Beer coolers are open in the fan area from 7pm to 1am, as alcohol sales are prohibited.
Beer coolers are open in the fan area from 7pm to 1am, as alcohol sales are prohibited. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
A mother with her children in a playground in Doha.
A mother with her children in a playground in Doha. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Migrant workers on shift in central Doha at 02:15 on the night of November 19.
Migrant workers on shift in central Doha at 02:15 on the night of November 19. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
People in Doha's fan zone seek shade while watching the Argentina-Saudi Arabia match.
People in Doha’s fan zone seek shade while watching the Argentina-Saudi Arabia match. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived at the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived at the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
British fans cheer during England's match against Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup.
British fans cheer during England’s match against Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
A field worker picks tufts of grass during the first half between the United States of America and Wales at Al-Rayyan Stadium in Doha on November 21.
A field worker picks tufts of grass during the first half between the United States of America and Wales at Al-Rayyan Stadium in Doha on November 21. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
The woman is being cared for by paramedics in the fan zone in Al Bidda at the same time as people flock around drinks in the 30-plus degree heat.
The woman is being cared for by paramedics in the fan zone in Al Bidda at the same time as people flock around drinks in the 30-plus degree heat. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Packed subway cars after the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup match between USA and Wales.
Packed subway cars after the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup match between USA and Wales. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Swedish Football Association General Secretary Hakan Sjostrand and Karl-Erik Nilsson, outgoing president of the Swedish Football Association on their way to the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor during the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup.
Swedish Football Association General Secretary Hakan Sjostrand and Karl-Erik Nilsson, outgoing president of the Swedish Football Association on their way to the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor during the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Two goalkeepers play Taqbul in Doha on November 22, 2022.
Two goalkeepers play Taqbul in Doha on November 22, 2022. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
A man picks up a cat that was hit by a car in Doha.
A man picks up a cat that was hit by a car in Doha. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
The football stadium is the home stadium, where the opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador will be held.
The football stadium is the home stadium, where the opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador will be held. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Arivul, 34, and Rafeeq, 61, both from Bangladesh, sew clothes at the Souq Waqif market in Doha on November 22, 2022.
Arivul, 34, and Rafeeq, 61, both from Bangladesh, sew clothes at the Souq Waqif market in Doha on November 22, 2022. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Supporters of Souq Waqif in Doha.
Supporters of Souq Waqif in Doha. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
Big advertising pillar with David Beckham in Doha.
Big advertising pillar with David Beckham in Doha. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
A street cat drinks water from a pond in the center of Doha.
A street cat drinks water from a pond in the center of Doha. Photo: PONTUS ORRE
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