FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Qatar for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Infantino said this achievement comes after Qatar hosted the World Cup, which he described as the best edition ever, as Qatar qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time through direct qualifying.
"After your historic hosting of the tournament in 2022, your team returns to the world stage, ready to demonstrate your growth and ambition, especially as this is the first time you have made it through the Asian qualifying competition. A great footballing achievement," Infantino said.
He added, "Fans from Qatar will bring color and energy to North America in 2026, and all eyes will be on the next chapter of your football history."
Infantino said this qualification represents a turning point in the history of Qatari football.
