Doha, Qatar: Qatar coach Luis Garcia has said that the team is now focused on advancing to the fourth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers after missing out on an automatic spot for the football showpiece.
Kyrgyzstan defeated the reigning Asian champions 3-1 in Bishkek on Tuesday, effectively eliminating Qatar from contention for a top-two finish in Group A.
Iran, the group leaders, have already secured qualification with 20 points, while Uzbekistan (17 points) and the United Arab Emirates (13 points) are the other contenders for the second available spot from the group.
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With 10 points, Qatar now face a challenge from fifth-placed Kyrgyzstan (six points) to reach the fourth round. Qatar’s remaining two matches are against Iran on June 5 and Uzbekistan on June 10, while Kyrgyzstan will face eliminated North Korea and Iran in their final two matches.
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