Multiple media outlets have reported that Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui has agreed to take charge of the Qatar national team.
Reports indicate that Lopetegui. Who was fired by West Ham United earlier this year. Has found a new job in the Middle East.
Qatar has decided to offer him a contract to manage the men’s football team, with the team set to remain in charge until 2027.
Qatar is in 4th place in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Round 3, Asia, with 10 points. คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย. They have two games left to play against Iran, the leader, and Uzbekistan, the second-placed team.
A move to Qatar represents the first return to international management for Lopetegui, 58, since. He was dismissed. From his role as Spain head coach on the eve of the 2018 World Cup.
Lopetegui was unbeaten in 20 matches. With Spain but was sacked by the Spanish FA. After Real Madrid announced they had agreed a deal to appoint him for the 2018-19 season.
He was sack as West Ham United coach in January after six months in charge.
Qatar are fourth in Group A in the third round of qualifying for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
They cannot finish in the top two places which bring automatic qualification for the finals but are in contention to reach the Asian playoffs for teams finishing third and fourth.
The Qatar Football Association has not yet announced the departure of Spanish coach Luis Garcia. Who was appoint to manage the team in December.