Qatar face generational challenge after another early World Cup exit (opens original article in a new tab)

Qatar's second World Cup campaign ended with another group-stage exit, highlighting the need for a generational shift in their football team.

• Qatar's second World Cup ended with a group-stage exit
• Qatar's squad had an average age of almost 29 with 10 players over 30
• Lopetegui acknowledged the need for younger players to take over from the current generation
• Qatar earned their first World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland