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Qatar vs El Salvador: Final World Cup Prep
6 Jun
Summary
- Qatar and El Salvador face off in a friendly match.
- Both teams lost their previous friendlies by a 1-0 score.
- Qatar is preparing for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Qatar and El Salvador are set to clash in an international friendly on Saturday, June 6th, at BMO Stadium. This match marks Qatar's final preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where they are drawn in Group B alongside hosts Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Switzerland.
Both nations are seeking to bounce back from recent setbacks. Qatar suffered a 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland, while El Salvador also lost 1-0 to South Korea in their respective friendly matches. Historically, Qatar has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning two friendlies against El Salvador in 2021.
El Salvador, currently ranked 100th by FIFA, has experienced a difficult run of form, losing six of their last eight games. Qatar, ranked 55th, is aiming to improve on their disappointing debut in the 2022 World Cup and will be eager to end their friendly preparation with a victory.
