14 teams set to battle for a place at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021
Aspiring nations will take part in single-leg play-offs in Qatar from 19-25 June Doha, Qatar: Qualifying for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ will be the focus of 14 nations when they take part in single play-off matches in Doha from 19-25 June. Seven spots in the group stage are at stake, as participants from across the Arab world look to secure their place in the tournament, which will take place in Qatar from 30 November to 18 December. The showpiece event will support Qatar’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup ™ and showcase the region’s passion for the beautiful game. As per the FIFA Rankings, the following nine teams have already qualified for the tournament: Qatar (hosts), Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Syria. The 14 lower-ranked teams will contest play-offs to earn their spot in the tournament. Two venues will host the qualifiers: Khalifa International Stadium – which is also one of eight Qatar 2022 tournam...