Qatar Avoids Disaster Against Uzbekistan, Iraq, and Jordan Neutralized in Qualifs CdM 2026

Qatar Survives Uzbekistan Scare

Qatar's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive after they avoided a potentially disastrous defeat against Uzbekistan in their opening match of the Asian Qualifiers.

The 2022 World Cup hosts were held to a goalless draw by a determined Uzbekistan side in Tashkent, but they will be relieved to have escaped with a point.

Qatar had the better chances in the match, but they were unable to find a way past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Oybek Omonov.

Iraq and Jordan Play Out Stalemate

In the other Group A match, Iraq and Jordan played out a 1-1 draw in Amman.

Iraq took the lead through Ayman Hussein in the first half, but Jordan equalized through Baha' Faisal in the second half.

The result leaves both teams with work to do if they want to qualify for the next round of the Asian Qualifiers.

What's Next?

Qatar will next face Jordan in Amman on October 10, while Uzbekistan will host Iraq on the same day.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the third round of the Asian Qualifiers.

Conclusion

Qatar's draw against Uzbekistan was a disappointing result, but they will be relieved to have avoided defeat.

Iraq and Jordan's draw leaves both teams with work to do in their quest to qualify for the next round of the Asian Qualifiers.

The action in the Asian Qualifiers will continue on October 10 with a full slate of matches.