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2021 FIFA Arab Cup: Draw, format, groups, participants and all you need to know

The draw for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup was held in Doha on Tuesday, with the teams divided into four groups after a qualification stage.

The tournament is set to act as a preparatory competition to test the operational readiness of Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup which will be held in the Middle-East nation.

The draw for the FIFA Arab Cup was held at the Katara Opera House in Doha after following relevant Covid-19 protocols.

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Participants

The competition will feature 23 Arab nations belonging to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Confederation of African Football (CAF).