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; 76 years ago (1948)
Clubs
20
National competitions
FIFA World Cup AFC Cup AFC Asian Cup AFC Champions League
Club competitions
List
League: Qatar Stars League Qatari Second Division
Cups: Qatar Cup Qatar FA Cup Qatari Stars Cup Emir of Qatar Cup Sheikh Jassim Cup
International competitions
FIFA Club World Cup
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] and 2023 AFC Asian Cup. It will also host the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.[8][9]
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