Akram Afif

Qatar steps onto the world stage again in 2026. This time, Al Annabi travels as guests, not hosts. They earned automatic entry as the 2022 World Cup host nation. Now they face Switzerland, Cameroon, and Serbia in Group B — all in North America. The squad is older and sharper than the 2022 group. Key players like Akram Afif are at peak level. The fixtures are tough but reachable. Here is everything Qatar fans need to know before the tournament kicks off. Qatar's

Qatar suffered a hard-fought 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Early Goal Decides Match Ireland took the lead in just the fifth minute when defender Nathan Collins headed home a dangerous free-kick delivered by Jack Moylan. The goal proved enough to secure victory for the hosts in front of 28,981 fans. Match Highlights Despite several attacking efforts from Qatar, including chances created by captain Akram Afif, Ireland defended strongly throughout the match. The game

Al Shamal took on Al Sadd for the finale of the Qatar Stars League 2025-26 on 27 April 2026 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. A brace by Al Sadd's Akram Afif and Roberto Firmino in the 20th and 22nd minute respectively saw them easily break the deadlock for a quick early lead of 2-0. Bahdad Bounedjah pulled a goal back in the 65th minute for Al Shamal making it 2-1. In the 68th minute, Paulo Otavio pushed Al Sadd's lead to 3-1