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Qatar
AFC • AFC
Tournament Outlook
Group stage. Need to prove 2022 was not their level.
Best World Cup Result: Group Stage (2022)
About Qatar
The hosts of 2022 struggled in their first World Cup but remain Asian champions (2019). Qatar has invested heavily in football development.
Playing Style: Technical football with Spanish influence. Possession-based with organized defense.
Key Players
Winger
Akram Afif
Al-Sadd
Striker
Mohammed Muntari
Al-Duhail
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Asian champions
- Organized football
- Technical quality
Weaknesses
- 2022 struggles
- Competition gap at World Cup level
- Physical matchups
World Cup Schedule
Fun Facts
- ⚽Hosted 2022 World Cup - first in Middle East
- ⚽Won Asian Cup 2019 as surprise champions
- ⚽Lost all 3 games as 2022 hosts - first host to do so
Team Info
- FIFA Code
- QAT
- Confederation
- AFC
- World Cup Appearances
- 2
- Group
- Group B
Fan Culture
Qatari football fandom has grown significantly since winning 2022 bid.
Known as: Al-Annabi (The Maroons)
Famous Chants:
Qatar!