Qatar to Play European World Cup Qualifiers in Austria's Generali Arena

Doha, February 09 (QNA) - Qatar will play their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 European zone qualifying matches against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan at the Generali Arena in the south of Vienna, Austria. Qatar will take on Luxembourg on March 24 before facing Azerbaijani team on the 27th of the same month. The European Football Association (UEFA) invited the Qatar Football Association (QFA) to participate in the European qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Qatar will play their home fixtures on European soil in order to facilitate shorter travel times for their group opponents. As the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation, Qatar has already qualified for the tournament. The Asian champions will join Group A alongside UEFA Euro 2016 winners Portugal, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, and Azerbaijan. (QNA)