FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar Team Profile, Form Guide And Past Performance

Qatar have never before qualified for a World Cup. Their only major title is the 2019 Asian Cup when they conceded only one goal during the tournament. Qatar were invited to play at the Copa America in 2010 and finished bottom of their group. In 2020, Qatar lost to the United States in the semi-final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup as guests.

As hosts, Qatar automatically qualified for the finals.

Qatar won the Arab Cup in 2021. They beat Egypt 5-4 on penalties in a third-place playoff. Qatar have five wins, two defeats and four draws in 11 friendlies in 2022. Between June 2022 and mid-autumn, the squad were locked-down at training camps in Austria and Spain.

Saad Al Sheeb has been a mainstay of Qatar's national team since his debut back in 2009. He has earned more than 75 international caps. Al Sadd won the back-to-back title triumphs in the Qatar Stars League over the past two seasons.

Abdelkarim Hassan is the third most-capped international player for Qatar. He is blessed with speed, gifted technical and dribbling ability and a rocket of a shot.

Hassan Al-Haydos is the most experienced player in the squad. He has shown character in abundance in his career. Qatar won the 2019 Asian Cup. They will play against the likes of Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador at the World Cup 2022.

Akram Afif is a versatile player who plays on both the left and the right wing. Afi has been shortlisted as AFC best player three times and won the award in 2019.

Almoez Ali is the third highest all-time goal scorer in Qatar with 39 goals. He has scored in three different continental championships. In his last major international tournament, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, he took home the golden boot.