Countdown to the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup is all set to begin on April 27 when Qatar hosts the draw for the tournament at Katara Opera House in Doha.
The draw for the tournament, which will act as a prelude for the 2022 World Cup, will be held at 9pm local time on Tuesday. The draw will be attended by a limited number of attendees, in line with the existing Covid-19 protocols.
The Arab Cup will be contested by 23 Arab countries belonging to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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The tournament is set to start on 1 December 2021 and the final will be held on 18 December 2021, exactly one year before the 2022 World Cup final.