Qatar faces must-win clash against Kyrgyzstan in World Cup Qualifier

Published: 3 October 2024

Doha, NT Bureau: Qatar will go head-to-head with Kyrgyzstan in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualification match at Al-Thumama Stadium on October 10, 2024. As part of the AFC qualifiers round 3 Group A matches, both teams find themselves in a precarious position, with Qatar currently ranked 5th and Kyrgyzstan 6th in the group standings.

After a disappointing start to their qualification campaign, Qatar is under pressure to secure a victory. The national team lost their opening match against the UAE and followed that with a draw against Iran, leaving them with just one point from two matches. To keep their World Cup 2026 dream alive, Qatar must win all their remaining games in this stage.

With Al-Thumama Stadium expected to be filled with passionate home support, Qatar will hope to find the form that led them to win the 2024 AFC Asian Cup and prove they are still contenders for a World Cup spot.