The famous Spanish specialist will manage the Qatar national team

The former head coach of the Spanish national team and Real Madrid, Julen Lopetegui, has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Qatar national team. This was reported by a number of foreign publications and experts, including the famous journalist Fabrizio Romano.

As is known, Julen Lopetegui has worked in many prestigious clubs during his coaching career. In addition to the Spanish national team, he also managed the Portuguese Porto, Spanish Real Madrid and Sevilla clubs. Lopetegui last worked for the English West Ham team, leaving his position in January this year.

The Qatar national team is currently participating in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Qataris have 10 points after the 8th round of the qualifying round and are in 4th place in the group.

The Qatar national team has two important matches ahead of them. They will play against the national teams of Iran and Uzbekistan in the next qualifying matches. With the arrival of Julen Lopetegui at the helm of the Qatar team, it is expected that the team will begin serious training in order to improve its results and qualify for the World Cup.

Experts assess this decision of the Qatar Football Federation as an important step for the development of the country's football. Lopetegui's rich experience and high professionalism can be an important factor in strengthening the game of the Qatar national team and increasing its prestige on the international stage.

It is worth noting that the Uzbekistan national team will play against the Qatar team under the leadership of Lopetegui on June 10 in Tashkent. It is said that this match can be decisive for the situation in the qualifying round. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!