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Qatar outclasses India 3-0 for second straight win in co-qualifiers for World Cup and AFC Cup

Qatar has held a strong record in the campaign, defeating Afghanistan 8-1 in the Preliminary Joint Qualification opener. Qatar’s Al-Annabi cruises past India, recording a 3-0 win in their second…

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Qatar cruises past Afghanistan in co-qualifiers for 2026 World Cup and 2027 AFC Cup

With a FIFA ranking of 154, Afghanistan has a scarce chance of reaching the 2026 qualification. Qatar’s Al-Annabi kicked off a decisive win against Afghanistan on Thursday, defeating the team…

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Qatar calls up 26-man squad for World Cup and AFC qualifiers

The Maroons are scheduled to take on Afghanistan in their first qualifying 2026 World Cup qualifiers match this month. Qatar head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his 26-man squad ahead…

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Afghanistan players to boycott World Cup qualifier over federation corruption

The team has voiced complaints of serious corruption by the country’s football federation. At least 18 players from the Afghanistan men’s team are boycotting their upcoming World Cup qualifying match…

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Qatar handball team falls short of 2024 Olympics as Japan secures spot

The winners of the Doha-hosted Asian Men’s Handball Qualification secure tickets to the 2024 Games. Japan qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games after defeating Bahrain at the Asian Men’s…

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Qatar drops in FIFA world rankings again as Japan dominates Asia

Last month, Qatar’s national football team’s bleak performance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup caused the squad to drop in FIFA Rankings. Qatar’s national team has slipped down two spots to…

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Qatar to face Russia in friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Qatar suffered a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Kenya in their first friendly at the Al Janoub Stadium last week. Qatar’s national team is set to face Russia in their second…

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Qatar sixth best in Asia as team climbs to 58th in FIFA world rankings

The Maroons all-time low was 112th in 2010, while its all-time high previously stood at 42nd. Qatar’s national football team climbed three places in the newly-released FIFA world rankings, finishing…

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Qatar sets sights on World Cup qualifiers after ‘challenging’ Gold Cup exit

The Maroons were eliminated from the Gold Cup after witnessing a 4-0 loss against Panama in the quarter-finals. Qatar’s national football team technical director said the challenging Gold Cup campaign…

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