Qatar proving if you want to improve your national team throwing a ridiculous amount of money at it really helps.
This is also a big FU to the UAE who are part of the ongoing sanctions against Qatar. The Qataris had to fly to the tournament via Kuwait, any non-football team citizens were not allowed in the country, and tickets were not allocated to their supporters as per AFC policy. Their victory is especially impressive when you consider playing in one of the most hostile environments imaginable.
Interestingly we get to see both Qatar and Japan again soon as the invitees to the Copa America in June.
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