Qatar aims to break a run of three matches without a win as they face Iraq in a friendly on Friday. On the other hand, Iraq enters the match at the Amman International Stadium with the goal of continuing their momentum following their recent achievements in the King’s Cup.
After their disappointing World Cup campaign, Qatar is now focused on improving their qualification prospects for the 2026 tournament. They’ve managed just three wins in 12 matches since last year, with a notable victory over Mexico in the Gold Cup. However, a 4-0 loss to Panama and a friendly defeat to Kenya raised concerns. They did secure a 1-1 draw against a relatively inexperienced Russian side, a result that offers some satisfaction to Carlos Queiroz as they prepare for upcoming fixtures. This match serves as Qatar’s final preparation before two World Cup qualifying contests in November, leading up to the Asian Cup.
Iraq has had a highly successful 2023, clinching victories in both the Gulf Cup and King’s Cup since the beginning of the year. Winning the Gulf Cup, which featured strong teams like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, was particularly significant. However, Jesus Casas, the coach, is pleased with the resilience displayed in the recent King’s Cup. Iraq won against India and Thailand in penalty shootouts, bouncing back from narrow friendly losses to Russia and Colombia earlier in the year. With more of their players now playing internationally, Casas believes there’s potential for this squad to progress and aim for a historic appearance at the 2026 World Cup in the coming years.
Probable lineups
Qatar probable starting lineup: Barsham, Miguel, Salman, Khoukhi, Ahmed, Waad, Hatem, Boudiaf, Al-Haydos, Ali, Afif
Iraq probable starting lineup: Talib, Sulaka, Artien, Putros, Bayesh, Rashid, Resan, Attwan, Yahia, Al-Hamadi, Hussein
Form Guide
Qatar
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Russia | 1-1 (D) |
| Kenya | 1-2 (L) |
| Panama | 0-4 (L) |
| Mexico | 1-0 (W) |
| Honduras | 1-1 (D) |
Iraq
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 3-2 (W) |
| India | 3-2 (W) |
| Colombia | 0-1 (L) |
| Russia | 0-2 (L) |
| Oman | 3-2 (W) |
Head to Head
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Iraq beat Qatar | 2-1 |
| Qatar beat Iraq | 3-0 |
| Iraq beat Qatar | 2-1 |
| Qatar beat Iraq | 1-0 |
| Qatar beat Iraq | 3-2 |
Qatar vs Iraq Live Schedule and Fixture
The International Friendly match between Qatar and Iraq will take place at Amman International Stadium on Friday at 8:30 pm IST.
| Qatar vs Iraq | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 13 |
| Venue | Amman International Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Qatar | 6:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in Iraq | 6:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:30 pm (Friday) |
Where to watch Qatar vs Iraq?
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Alkass One.
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