Local legends look forward to first FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

Clockwise from left: Ibrahim Khalfan, Khalid Salman, Wael Gomaa, Adel Khamis and Mubarak Mustafa

* Draw to take place at Katara Opera House on Tuesday, 27 April at 21:00   Qatar will host the FIFA Arab Cup later this year, with the draw for the tournament taking place at Katara Opera House on Tuesday, 27 April at 21:00 Doha time. Twenty-three national teams will compete for the trophy, with matches set to be played at six FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues. The tournament is regarded as a final rehearsal for the first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, which will take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022.