Support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA President
Six Arab football unions, including Qatar, Egypt, and Morocco, have expressed their support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA President, amid a crisis over a failed investment plan.
What happened?
Six Arab football unions, including Qatar, Egypt, and Morocco, announced their support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA President in a joint statement.
Why does this matter for Qatar?
This support shows that Qatar still considers Arab football important in bringing people together and promoting cooperation between football unions across the Arab world.
What comes next?
Infantino will need a two-thirds majority in the first round of voting in the elections scheduled for Morocco in March next year, or a narrow majority in subsequent rounds to extend his term until 2031.
Qatar's current situation
Currently, the Qatar national team is in 4th place in the World Cup, with 1 point from 3 games, and recent form LLD.
Qatar's situation this season
This season, the Qatar national team has scored 2 goals and conceded 10 goals (-8 goal difference).
Qatar's situation in the World Cup
Currently, the Qatar national team is 6 points behind leaders Switzerland in the World Cup.
Qatar's last result
On 24 June 2026, the Qatar national team lost 3-1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Qatar's last 5 results
In the last 5 games, the Qatar national team has lost 3 games and 2 games, and recent form LLD.
