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National TeamQatar to host Gulf Veterans Cup at end of October
Qatar will host the second edition of the Gulf Veterans Cup from 30 October to 5 November, featuring eight Gulf national teams, as the country gears up for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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National TeamQatar host U-17 Gulf Cup, open against China
Qatar hosts the second edition of the U-17 Gulf Cup, opening their campaign against China in Group 1, while Saudi Arabia defends the title in Group 2.
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National TeamQatar names 23-player squad for Gulf Under-17 Championship
Qatar has announced a 23-player squad for the Gulf Under-17 Championship, which the country will host from 16 October to 4 November.
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Match reportLopetegui explains Qatar's Gulf Cup exit and praises team's fighting spirit
Coach Julian Lopetegui said psychological pressure was the main reason for Qatar's penalty shootout loss to Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup 27 semi-final, praising the players' spirit which he believes will make the team competitive against anyone in the future.
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Match reportQatar exit Gulf Cup on penalties after goalless draw with Saudi Arabia
Qatar were eliminated from the Gulf Cup semi-finals, losing 3-2 on penalties to Saudi Arabia after a 0-0 draw, ending their tournament run under coach Julen Lopetegui.
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PreviewQatar face Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup semi-final
Qatar prepare to face Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup semi-finals on Saturday, following a draw with the UAE in their last match amid mixed recent form.
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PreviewQatar face UAE in Gulf Cup clash tomorrow
Qatar prepare to face the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf Cup group stage on Tuesday, entering the match with momentum from two consecutive victories.
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Match reportAbdurisag goal gives Qatar narrow Gulf Cup win over Yemen
Qatar secured a vital 1-0 win over Yemen in the Gulf Cup of Nations thanks to Yousef Abdurisag's second-half goal, keeping their tournament hopes alive ahead of facing the UAE.
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Match reportQatar beat Bahrain 2-0 in Gulf Cup group stage
Qatar secured a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in the Gulf Cup of Nations group stage with goals from B. Khoukhi and H. Al Haydos, advancing their campaign despite a red card for Ahmed Fathi.
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PreviewQatar face Bahrain in Gulf Cup opener seeking form reversal
Qatar prepare to face Bahrain in their Gulf Cup of Nations opener on Thursday, looking to reverse a poor run of form that includes two consecutive losses and two draws in their last five matches.
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National TeamQatar national team arrives in Jeddah for Gulf Cup 27 preparations
The Qatari national team delegation arrived in Jeddah on Saturday to begin technical preparations for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, with the tournament set to kick off later this week.
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National TeamQatar's Asian Games match delayed after team bus gets lost in Nagoya
Qatar's team bus arrived about 30 minutes late for their Asian Games Group D match after drivers mistakenly went to a nearby baseball stadium, disrupting warm-up preparations in heavy rain.
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National TeamLopetegui names Qatar's 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup campaign
Head coach Julen Lopetegui has named Qatar's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring captain Hassan Al-Haydos following his brief retirement.
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National TeamQatar to host Gulf U-17 Cup with 10 national teams
Qatar will host the second edition of the Gulf U-17 Cup in October 2026, featuring 10 national teams from Gulf nations plus Egypt and China.
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National TeamQatar U-17s learn Asian Cup qualifier draw
The draw for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers was held in Malaysia, with Qatar automatically qualifying for the finals as one of Asia's representatives at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Match reportQatar exit World Cup 2026 after Bosnia & Herzegovina loss
Qatar's 2026 World Cup campaign ended with a 3-1 loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina, finishing fourth in Group B with just one point from three matches.
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National TeamQatar FA president stresses consultation in Asian football
Qatar FA president emphasizes consultation in Asian football, questioning AFC's mechanisms for collective decision-making.
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OpinionEconomics of the World Cup: Ticket Prices, Revenue, Costs Explained
The economics of the FIFA World Cup: ticket pricing, tourism revenue, and costs explained for the host nation.
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National TeamAl-Sadd faces a setback as Mochica, Kamará, and Bounasser miss out due to injury
The absence of Rafa Mochica, Mohamed Kamará, and Abdelmadjid Bounasser due to injury is a significant blow to Al-Sadd at the start of the new season.
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National TeamQatar Football Association Challenges AFC Over Lack of Consultation in Fifa Dispute
The QFA rejects the lack of member consultation before the AFC's letter criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino. QFA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani says the response raises more questions than answers.
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OpinionQatar Referees Finish Elite Camp in Preparation for New Season
The Qatar Elite Referee Camp concluded on August 18 after 12 days of training, with referees working alongside expert lecturers. The program focused on theoretical, practical, and psychological aspects, culminating in a written test on the Laws of the Game. Referee Committee Chair Hani Blan highlighted the need to build on the gains and continue development.
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OpinionQatar National Team: Will Walid Regragui Coach the Maroons?
Qatar National Team: Walid Regragui's meeting with Qatar's Emir sparks controversy. Will he coach the Maroons? With his departure from Morocco's national team, some fans link this meeting to a potential coaching role for Qatar's national team
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National TeamSheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Criticizes Qatar Football Federation
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa responded to the joint statement by the AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF, stating that the Qatar Football Federation was not consulted before the letter demanding Infantino's resignation. He affirmed that he acted within his legal delegation and that any collective stance must be based on clear consultation.
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TransfersQatar SC hires Spanish handball coach Fajero Rivera into football system
Qatar SC announced the appointment of Spanish coach Fajero Rivera, famed for his achievements with Qatar's handball national team, into its football system. He is expected to contribute through player development and technical program management, though he will not take on direct first‑team coaching duties.