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| Football in Qatar | |
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_(74).jpg) Al Janoub Stadium hosted the 2020 AFC Champions League final. Part of Qatar's plan to demonstrate its ability to host international football matches. | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Governing body | Qatar Football Association (QFA) |
| National team(s) | Qatar |
| First played | 1948 |
| Clubs | 20 |
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Football is the most popular sport in Qatar.[1][2][3][4] Football in Qatar is organized by the Qatar Football Association (QFA).[5]
Qatar hosted the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, 2021 FIFA Arab Cup,[6] 2022 FIFA World Cup,[7] 2023 AFC Asian Cup, and the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.[8][9]
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