Asia 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: QFA President Says Fans Badly Needed Against Kyrgyzstan

Doha, October 08 (QNA) – Qatari fans will be badly needed at Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday against Kyrgyzstan, HE Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain said on Tuesday.

The AFC Asian Cup champions are now placed fifth in Group A of the third round of Asia World Cup qualifiers, having lost 3-1 to the UAE at home and held to a 2-2 away tie against North Korea.

Yet HE Al Buenain expressed confidence the Qatari supporters would help the national team balance out and return to the right path to make their way to the US, Canada and Mexico.

Loyal fans are invited to be heard and demonstrate a further positive role against Kyrgyzstan as they always did in Qatar’s decisive games, he said in press statements.

Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup requires everyone’s solidarity, including the fans who represent the key factor and the first supporter of the team, Al Buainain added.

Hailing supporters as No. 1 player particularly at home games, His Excellency recalled the fans are the source of strength initiative rolled out ahead of the national team’s opener against the UAE. (QNA)