Doha, Qatar: Qatar's national football team is set to face Bahrain tomorrow in a friendly match at Al Thumama Stadium. This game is part of their preparations for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tomorrow’s match marks Qatar's first during the September international break.

Following this, they will face Russia on September 7 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. These matches are pivotal for the team as they aim to boost their chances of advancing to the World Cup finals.

Qatar is drawn to lead Group A, which will be hosted in Doha from October 8 to 11. The group also includes the UAE and Oman.

The national team will embark on their fourth-round journey of the Asian qualifiers against Oman on October 8, followed by a match against the UAE on October 14.