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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Know your rivals - Qatar

The Maroons are flying high after continental success and a terrific start to the qualifiers ...

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Country: Qatar

FIFA Ranking: 62

Nickname: The Maroons

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Last match played: Qatar 6-0 Afghanistan (September 5, 2019)

Coach: Felix Sanchez

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Qatar will be vying for a place in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, having qualified for the 2022 World Cup as hosts. The defending champions of the Asian Cup are arguably the most dangerous team in the qualifiers across all groups and start as overwhelming favourites against India after a commanding 6-0 win over Afghanistan in the opener on Thursday.