Qatar Football Team

After successful hosting of Arab Cup, Qatar faces a bigger test as FIFA World Cup 2022 approaches

Algerians rejoicing at Saturday's 2-0 extra-time win over Tunisia in the final— exactly a year before the 2022 World Cup decider, and with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the stands— will have been accompanied by satisfaction from Qatari officials.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Need to focus on improving my goal conversion rate, says Anirudh Thapa

The 23-year-old is currently training with the Indian football team in Doha ahead of next month's 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Organised defence, brave Gurpreet help India pull off memorable draw against Qatar

Despite their captain and most influential player — Sunil Chhetri — missing the match due to fever, India's organised defence and a brave Gurpreet helped them to earn a point against one of the best teams in Asia.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: 'That is my team and those are my boys', Twitter heaps praise on India's incredible display against Qatar

India entered this match on the back of a 1-2 loss to Oman in their first encounter, but despite Sunil Chhetri missing out due to fever, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's goalkeeping heroics played the most important role in the game.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: India should make personnel changes without sacrificing philosophy against Qatar

'Parking the bus' strategy has not worked for India in the recent matches and despite the mighty reputation of Qatar, coach Igor Stimac should stick to high tempo football.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: India head coach Igor Stimac says 'there is no reason to fear' ahead of Qatar clash

India let in two late goals in the 82nd and 90th minute –after taking an early lead against Oman in Guwahati on Thursday to begin their campaign on a losing note.

Copa America 2019: Duvan Zapata's late goal sends Colombia into quarter-finals after victory over Qatar

Duvan Zapata scored for the second match running to send Colombia into the Copa America quarter-finals with a late header to beat Qatar 1-0 on Wednesday.

Qatar Football Association extends AFC Asian Cup-winning head coach Felix Sanchez's contract till 2022 World Cup

Sanchez, 43, has spent much of his coaching career in Qatar, working at the Aspire Academy before leading the nation to the Asian Under-19 title in 2014 and he has a long-standing relationship with many of the current squad

FIFA Rankings: Belgium hold off World Cup winners France to retain top spot, India move up two places to 101

Belgium edge World Cup winners France for the top spot and Brazil remain at No 3. Uruguay and European champions Portugal trade places at No 6 and 7

AFC Asian cup champions Qatar looking to play friendly against Brazil, Uruguay ahead of Copa America debut

Qatar's inclusion in the Copa America — along with that of Japan — initially raised eyebrows but both teams reached the Asian Cup final, making a strong case for their inclusion.