Lopetegui Reveals Qatar’s Final 26‑Man Squad for 2026 World Cup

The Qatar Football Association has released the final 26‑player roster for the 2026 World Cup under Julen Lopetegui. A preliminary list of 34 names was trimmed over three weeks to reach the definitive squad.

Striker Akram Afif, Al‑Sadd’s standout forward, secured a spot. Historic top‑scorer Almoez Ali also made the cut, as did veteran Hassan Al‑Haydos, the most‑capped player in Qatar’s history.