Qatar Football Association President: Arab Cup Represents Golden Opportunity for Arab Teams

Doha, April 27 (QNA) - HE President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani expressed delight with Qatar's hosting of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, stressing that the tournament will represent a golden opportunity for the national teams of the Arab world to compete in a prestigious tournament that will be watched by fans everywhere. In remarks following the draw for the tournament which will be held in Doha in December, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani underlined the importance of the tournament in the framework of the preparations to host FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, noting that the participation of the Qatari team in the competitions of the Arab Cup will be an important milestone in the teams preparation process for the upcoming World Cup on its home soil and among its fans next year. The tournament is jointly organized by the FIFA and the Union of Arab Football Associations. The matches will bring together 23 Arab national teams and will be played at six FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament venues. (QNA)