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Julen Lopetegui
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Group Stage (2022)
Qatar are back at the World Cup after a more demanding qualification route than in 2022, with Akram Afif still central to any hope of a stronger showing.
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Qatar are back at the World Cup, but not through a dominant direct qualifying path. FIFA's team profile says the Maroons reached World Cup 2026 via the AFC Fourth Round, where a win over Iraq and a draw with the United Arab Emirates were enough to clinch top spot in Group B and secure their second appearance at the finals.
Forward
Al-Sadd
Afif remains the most gifted attacking player in the squad and the face of Qatar's modern footballing project.
Forward
Al-Duhail
Almoez gives Qatar movement and finishing around the box, still important in the team's most direct attacking patterns.
Midfielder
Al-Sadd
Waad helps connect the team through midfield and gives them more stability in possession.
Defender
Al-Sadd
Hassan brings experience and remains one of the key defensive names in the program.
Goalkeeper
Al-Sadd
Barsham's reliability matters for a side that often need patience and concentration rather than open-field chaos.
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