World Cup 2022 Countdown: Asia
Qatar 2022 kicks off on November 21 and the clock is ticking.
Al Jazeera’s monthly World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup.
This episode focuses on Asia, with expert analysis from Australia’s four-time World Cup player Tim Cahill and Qatar 2022 ambassador Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari. We’ll hit all the major talking points as six Asian qualifiers aim for success in Qatar.
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World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. In this episode we get expert analysis from former U.S. International Christopher Sullivan and Canadian Sports Broadcaster Scott Rintoul. We discuss all the big issues as the three co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup and Costa Rica all vye for success in Qatar.
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