World Cup Qualification

Lopetegui, Qatar and the World Cup Debt He Owes Himself

June 23, 2026 by James Whitmore

Eight years after Spain sacked him on a World Cup eve, Julen Lopetegui finally gets his games. We examine what Qatar can realistically achieve in 2026.

Categories Analysis Tags FIFA, International Football, Julen Lopetegui, Qatar, tactical analysis, World Cup 2026, World Cup Qualification

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