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Isaac Stacey Stronge

Saudi Arabia and Qatar chosen to host further World Cup games - is it another controversial decision?

Qatar players celebrate after beating Jordan to win the 2023 Asian Cup in February 2024.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are set to host qualification mini-tournaments to determine automatic spots in next year’s World Cup.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are holding the fourth round of their World Cup qualifiers in the October international break, with six teams split in half to compete in two separate round-robin tournaments, the winners of which will automatically book their World Cup place.

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