AFC to hold Iran-Qatar World Cup qualifiers match in UAE

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 October 2024 (WAM) -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today that the match between Iran and Qatar, scheduled for 15th October as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds, will take place at a neutral venue in the UAE.

In a statement released on its official website, the AFC confirmed that the decision to host the match at a neutral site was made after considering the prevaili