Qatar coach Marquez Lopez said his side were primed for tomorrow's home clash against Kuwait in the joint Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup finals.
Addressing the pre-match press conference, the Spaniard said his men optimally prepared for the Group A's third round encounter despite the very short period of time available.
Asian Cup reigning champions' victory at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium will secure them the top spot with nine points. They already bagged six points after pounding Afghanistan 8-1 at home and India 3-0 away.
The players are fully motivated, especially after the great morale boost thanks to claiming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 trophy, the former Al Wakrah manager told the conference, hailing all components of the national team including the technical and administrative staff for the prestigious continental achievement.
He hailed Hassan Al Haydos as a Marrons leader inside and outside the pitch who set an example for all young players and a model for the hardworking. On March 16, Qatar Football Association announced that Al Haydos had retired from Qatar's national football team after playing 183 international caps.
