
Muntari returns as Lopez names Qatar squad for Uzbekistan and UAE qualifiers
The Peninsula
DOHA: Mohammed Muntari has returned to the Qatar squad after a lengthy injury layoff as head coach Marquez Lopez named a 27 man roster for crucial FIF...
DOHA: Mohammed Muntari has returned to the Qatar squad after a lengthy injury layoff as head coach Marquez Lopez named a 27-man roster for crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates.
The 30-year-old striker, with 60 national team appearances, bolsters Qatar’s attack as they urgently seek points to revive their World Cup bid.
Muntari underwent knee surgery following a severe injury sustained in Qatar’s 3-0 win over Cambodia in a friendly on December 31, which sidelined him for the Arabian Gulf Cup and AFC Asian Cup.
He made his comeback with Al Gharafa, showcasing flashes of his form by scoring against his former club Al Duhail as a substitute in an Ooredoo Stars League match on October 27.
He followed that with another goal off the bench in last week’s game against Al Arabi, before a brief appearance in Al Gharafa's AFC Champions League Elite match against Persepolis on Monday.













