Summary
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner with less than a month to go, underway on 20th November in Qatar. Here, World Cup Coverage takes a deep look into the Qatar Potential Squad for the World Cup 2022.
Qatar is honored to be the first Middle Eastern nation to organize the sport’s biggest event. Moreover, it’s a magnificent opportunity for the nation to showcase its tradition, culture, and custom in front of the world. It’s a priceless opportunity for the Qatari football fans to cheer their team in the World Cup.
You cannot write Qatar off. Under Felix Sanchez, they won the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and finished 3rd in the 2021 Arab Cup.
Qatar will play the tournament’s opening match against Ecuador on 20th November at 7:00 pm local time (GMT+3) at Al Bayt Stadium before facing Senegal and the Netherlands in Group A.
The Qatar boss Felix Sanchez will call a 26-man squad for the World Cup 2022. Who would he pick?
Qatar Potential Squad
GKs:
- Saad Al Sheeb – Al-Sadd
- Youssef Hassan – Al-Gharafa
- Meshaal Barsham – Al-Sadd
- Salah Zakaria – Al-Duhail
Defenders:
- Ro-Ro – Al-Sadd
- Abdelkarim Hassan – Al-Sadd
- Tarek Salman – Al-Sadd
- Musab Kheder – Al-Sadd
- Homam Ahmed – Al-Gharafa
- Bassam Al-Rawi – Al-Duhail
- Boualem Khoukhi – Al-Sadd
- Jassem Gaber – Al-Arabi
Midfielders:
- Abdulaziz Hatem – Al-Rayyan
- Hassan Al-Haydos – Al-Sadd
- Mohammed Waad – Al-Sadd
- Ali Assadalla – Al-Sadd
- Karim Boudiaf – Al-Duhail
- Assim Madibo – Al-Duhail
- Abdullah Al-Ahrak – Al-Duhail
- Ahmed Fadhel – Al-Wakrah
- Abdelrahman Moustafa – Al-Duhail
- Osama Al-Tairi – Al-Rayyan
- Mostafa Tarek – Al-Sadd
Forwards:
- Akram Afif – Al-Sadd
- Ahmed Alaaeldin – Al-Gharafa
- Mohammed Muntari – Al-Duhail
- Ismaeel Mohammad – Al-Duhail
- Khalid Muneer – Al-Wakrah
- Almoez Ali – Al-Duhail
- Naif Al-Hadhrami – Al-Rayyan
- Yusuf Abdurisag – Al-Sadd
- Boualem Khoukhi – Al-Sadd
5 Best Qatar Players in World Cup 2022
Here we look into the top 5 Qatari players in the Qatar Potential Squad who could make a huge impact in the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
#1 Akram Afif
Eyes will be on the Al-Sadd forward Akram Afif to find the back of the net for Qatar in the World Cup 2022. The 25-year-old has the potential to have a huge impact.
He scored 14 goals in the Qatar Stars League last season.
#2 Almoez Ali
Next on our list is the Al-Duhail forward Almoez Ali. The understanding between Almoez and Akram Afif would be crucial for Qatar in the World Cup. The 26-year-old could be the star in the offense for Qatar.
He scored 7 goals in the Qatar Stars League last season.
#3 Hassan Al-Haidos
The Al-Sadd no. 10 Hassan Al-Haidos is an experienced campaigner and could be a key piece in the midfield for Qatar. Al-Haidos is excellent at controlling and distributing the ball. He is excellent at finding key passes.
Al-Haidos scored 7 goals in the Qatar Stars League last season.
#4 Abdulaziz Hatem
Next on our list is another important midfielder, Abdulaziz Hatem of Al-Rayyan. Hatem’s combination with Al-Haidos would play a key factor in the team’s chemistry. The 31-year-old has the potential to make a huge impact in the upcoming World Cup.
#5 Saad Al Sheeb
We are wrapping up with Saad Al Sheeb of Al-Sadd. The Al-Sadd no. 1 would be the first-choice goalkeeper of Felix Sanchez. Saad is expected to play a key role between the sticks in front of the home fans.
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