Hassan Al Haydos to rejoin national team: QFA
In a statement, the QFA said that Al Haydos will join the squad for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for next October.
The Qatari team is preparing for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers, with Qatar hosting one of the two groups. The draw will be held on July 17.
Al Haydos retired from international football following the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which Qatar won for the second time after beating Jordan 3-1 in the final.
The Al Sadd player is considered one of the key players in the history of the Qatari team, having played 184 international matches, scoring 42 goals in various tournaments.
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