19 days to the World Cup: How Qatar earned its spot in the 2026 field
Qatar is set to participate in its second consecutive World Cup, this time after qualifying through the traditional process. The Maroons previously secured an automatic spot by hosting the tournament in 2022. Their journey to the 2026 World Cup included overcoming challenges in the Asian Football Confederation qualifiers.
- ▪Qatar will compete in the 2026 World Cup after qualifying through the traditional process.
- ▪The Maroons previously received an automatic spot for hosting the 2022 World Cup.
- ▪They advanced through the Asian Football Confederation qualifiers, facing tough competition.
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