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Qatar gear up for Serbia clash in Debrecen

Published: 31 Aug 2021 - 09:09 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 02:43 pm
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Qatar players in action during a training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup European Qualifying match against Serbia which will take place in Debrecen, Hungary, tomorrow.

The reigning Asian champions Qatar, a guest team in the UEFA qualifiers, are pitted in Group A along with European heavyweights Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Serbia, and Azerbaijan.

Qatar will 'host' Serbia at their 'home ground', 20,000-capacity Nagyerdei Stadion, before welcoming Christiano Ronaldo-led Portugal on September 4. Qatar will play their home fixtures on European soil to facilitate shorter travel times for their group opponents.