Qatar is set to taste a World Cup game on home soil for the first time as the host country for the 2022 World Cup under FIFA rules. Millions of Qatari fans are excited to see their country play in the World Cup for the first time.
This maroon brigade is a well-known and prosperous nation in Asian football, they even won the AFC Asian Cup in 2019 and finished third in the 2021 Arab Cup. Qatar is set to open its 2022 World Cup campaign against Ecuador in its first group-stage match on November 20. Qatar is in Group A alongside the three big names Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands.
Coach
Felix Sanchez is currently the head coach of the Qatar men’s national team. He was given the responsibility of coaching the senior national team in 2017. Before this, the experienced Spanish manager was the head coach of the Qatar U-19 and U-23 teams since 2006, so he has a very good understanding of the squad. He is determined to take his team to the heights of success in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Goalkeepers
Al-Saad’s veteran goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb and his club teammate Meshaal Barsham are coach Sanchez’s first and second-choice goalkeepers for the 2022 World Cup on home soil.
On the other hand, two new faces Al-Gharafa’s Youssef Hassan and Al-Duhail’s Salah Zakaria are two more reliable options for the coach.
| Player name | Club name |
| Saad Al Sheeb | Al-Saad |
| Meshaal Barsham | Al-Saad |
| Youssef Hassan | Al-Gharafa |
| Salah Zakaria | Al-Duhail |
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Defenders
Al-Saad’s Abdelkarim Hassan is an experienced name in Felix Sanchez’s defense line. He has played more than 100 matches in his nation’s jersey. Alongside him, his three clubmates Boualem Khoukhi, Tarek Salman, and Ro-Ro are three other experienced players in the Qatar defense. This experienced four-pronged defense line could be Sanchez’s trump card at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Mohammad Emad and Al-Arabi’s Jassem Gaber have not played a single match for the senior Qatar team but this World Cup could mark the first international debut of the two young footballers in Qatar’s jersey.
| Player name | Club name |
| Abdelkarim Hassan | Al-Saad |
| Boualem Khoukhi | Al-Saad |
| Tarek Salman | Al-Saad |
| Ro-Ro | Al-Saad |
| Mohammad Emad | Al-Wakrah |
| Jassem Gaber | Al-Arabi |
Midfielders
Mohammed Waad, Abdulaziz Hatem, Karim Boudiaf, and Ali Assadalla are four experienced names in Sanchez’s midfield. Armed with these four experienced players, Qatar’s midfield line is equally adept in both offensive and defensive areas.
Youngsters like Mostafa Tarek and Osama Al-Tairi are also in Qatar’s midfield.
| Player name | Club name |
| Mohammed Waad | Al-Saad |
| Abdulaziz Hatem | Al-Rayyan |
| Karim Boudiaf | Al-Duhail |
| Ali Assadalla | Al-Saad |
| Mostafa Tarek | Al-Saad |
| Osama Al-Tairi | Al-Rayyan |
| Ahmed Fadhel | Al-Wakrah |
Forwards
Al-Saad’s veteran goal machine Hassan Al-Haydos and Al-Duhail’s great striker and also Qatar’s all-time leading goalscorer Almoez Ali this two men attacking side can break any hard defensive line with their goalscoring abilities. Alongside them, Al-Saad’s Left winger Akram Afif can bring counterattacking ability to this attacking line.
On the other hand, Ahmed Alaaeldin and Mohammed Muntari are two other reliable options for the coach in the upcoming 2022 World Cup.
| Player name | Club name |
| Hassan Al-Haydos (captain) | Al-Saad |
| Almoez Ali | Al-Duhail |
| Akram Afif | Al-Saad |
| Ahmed Alaaeldin | Al-Gharafa |
| Mohammed Muntari | Al-Duhail |
| Naif Al-Hadhrami | Al-Rayyan |
Conclusion
As per FIFA rules Qatar is set to taste a World Cup game on home soil for the first time as the host country for the 2022 World Cup. Head coach Felix Sanchez is determined to take his team to the heights of success in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Millions of crazy Qatari fans are excited to see their country play in the World Cup for the first time.
FAQ
Who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Qatar?
Al-Duhail’s great striker Almoez Ali is the all-time leading goalscorer for Qatar with 39 international goals.
How was Qatar selected as the 2022 World Cup’s host?
In 2010, Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup after winning a ballot of FIFA’s 22 executive members. Qatar is the first Arabian country to host a major international tournament like the World Cup in 2022.
Who is the current captain of the Qatari men’s national team?
Al-Saad’s veteran goal machine Hassan Al-Haydos is the current captain of the Qatari men’s national team.
What is the home ground of the Qatari men’s national team?
Khalifa International Stadium in Doha is the home ground of the Qatari men’s national team.