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Asian Cup 2023 News

Peninsula AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 success testament to country’s sporting infrastructure 01 May 2024 - 05:42 pm

Doha: Qatar’s world-class infrastructure was on display once again during the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024. The biennial tournament acts the continent’s Olympic qualifier with the top three teams qualifying automatically to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. A total of 32 matches were...}

Qatari players celebrating their victory. AFC Asian Cup Qatar achieves record-breaking numbers 11 Mar 2024 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has set several new historical records, reaffirming Qatar’s status as a regional and global sports hub. A total of 86,492 spectators made their way to the iconic Lusail Stadium for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar final. With...}

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‘Seeing the stadium come to life during a game was a surreal experience’

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 saw the participation of more than 700 children as player escorts, flag-bearers and ball crew. As part of the Local Organising Committee’s (LOC) Youth Program, children from across Qatar were provided with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partake...

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Memorable moments from AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Doha, Qatar: After four weeks filled with drama and upset, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 ended with host nation and defending champion Qatar celebrating its second consecutive title. A hat-trick of penalties for the tournament’s star player and leading scorer Akram Afif secured a...

Qatar players celebrate with the trophy on Saturday night.
Qatar bask in glory, World Cup qualifiers next big task

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s historic AFC Asian Cup triumph on Saturday night followed the champions’ parade as fans celebrated Al Annabi’s back-to-back titles across the country, with congratulatory messages pouring in from leaders of different nations yesterday. Qatar overpowered Jordan 3-1 in the final at the...

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World leaders congratulate Qatar on winning Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar:Following Qatar football team’s win of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 title, leaders of several countries congratulated the State of Qatar on this distinguished achievement. The congratulatory messages conveyed wishes and congratulations to the Qatari team and all the players who presented a...