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Qatar gear up for Brazil friendly

Published: 29 May 2019 - 08:10 am | Last Updated: 15 Nov 2021 - 07:00 pm
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Qatari football players taking part in a training session in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, ahead of their friendly match against Brazil, which will take place on June 5.

The match serves as preparation ahead of the Copa America, which will commence in Brazil on June 14.

Asian champions Qatar will make their Copa America debut in Brazil and will play against former FIFA World Cup winners Argentina, Colombia and Paraguay in Group B at the South American football blockbuster to be held from June 14-July 7.

Japan and Qatar are the two guest teams in the 12-team tournament that also features Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, Venezuela, Chile and Ecuador.