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Qatar

AFCAFC

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!