Doha: Qatar will face Uzbekistan on Tuesday in the final Group A match of the third phase of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The encounter will kick off at 4:45 Doha local time at the 34,000-capacity Bunyodkor Stadium in the capital, Tashkent. According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar is currently fourth in the group standings with 13 points and has already secured a spot in the Asian play-off alongside the UAE. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan has achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever World Cup qualification, joining group leaders Iran in advancing to the tournament.