Qatar Hosts Pre-World Cup Gathering as Saudi Arabia Receives Invite: A Warm-Up Before 2026
Qatar plans a consolidated pre-World Cup tournament bringing together several teams that will compete in 2026. The event, envisaged by the Qatar Football Association, aims to feature qualified sides and is linked to a potential invitation for Saudi Arabia. The World Cup participants USA, Canada, and Mexico are the hosts of 2026. In parallel, Saudi Arabia sits in Group 8 at the tournament and remains ranked 60 in FIFA’s latest ranking, with regional standings noting strong showings in Asia and the Arab world.