Qatar’s participation in the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup, highlighting the ongoing invitation and cooperative relationship between CONCACAF and the Qatar Football Association.
Why is Qatar in the CONCACAF Gold Cup?
Like the previous edition in 2021, Qatar was once again invited to participate in the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2023. The decision to include Qatar in the 2021 and 2023 tournaments was officially announced in 2020, marking a significant collaboration between CONCACAF and the Qatar Football Association ( QFA).
This joint effort, which also involved the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), has the noble objective of promoting the growth and development of grassroots football in the North American, Central American and Caribbean regions.
By joining forces, football’s governing bodies aim to nurture and expand the impact and accessibility of the beautiful game in these diverse regions, fostering opportunities for young talent and inspiring a love of football in local communities.
How is Qatar at the CONCACAF Gold Cup?
Qatar secured a place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-0 win over Mexico, who had already secured passage. Hazem Shehata scored the only goal for Qatar with a header from 10 meters in the 27th minute, deflecting Musaab Khidir’s cross.
Qatar, 58th in the world, finished with four points in the group stage, edging out Honduras on goal difference. Under coach Carlos Queiroz, Qatar will face one of the remaining nations in the quarter-finals, joining Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador or Martinique in the knockout stages.
This success comes after Qatar’s disappointing performance at the 2022 World Cup as hosts, where they went winless.
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup, also known as the Copa Oro de la CONCACAF, is a prestigious football competition that brings together the national teams of North America, Central America and the Caribbean to fight for the continental championship. The tournament, which is held every two years, serves as the successor to the CONCACAF Championship and was first organized in 1991.
Namely, the tournament was dominated by three nations – Canada, the United States and Mexico – which are the only teams that have won the Gold Cup. Their success underlines the soccer power of these North American countries in the region.
Qatar Football Association
The Qatar Football Association (QFA) serves as the official governing body for football in Qatar. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Doha, Qatar, the QFA became a member of FIFA in 1963 and joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in 1967.
The association plays a key role in organizing various leagues within the Qatari football league system, including the prestigious Qatar Stars League and the Qatari Second Division, as well as overseeing domestic cup competitions such as the Qatar Cup, Emir of Qatar Cup, Sheikh Jassim Cup, Qatari Stars Cup and Qatar FA Cup.
Moreover, the QFA is responsible for managing the national teams for men, U-17, U-20 and U-23, together with the women’s national team and local women’s, youth and futsal football leagues, promoting and encouraging the development of football at various levels in the country.
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Source: HIS Education