Game against Qatar like a World Cup final, says coach Queiroz

Third-place games are typically seen as an unnecessary exercise, but despite Egypt’s elimination in the semifinals of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, manager Carlos Queiroz is viewing Saturday’s third-place matchup against hosts Qatar as an excellent opportunity for his young squad. Ahram covers the Portuguese manager’s comments ahead of the duel, stating that the tournament has been a great experience for him to bring younger players in the Pharaohs setup and that Qatar’s passionate home crowd will provide a perfect simulation for the pressure Egypt will face in more important future games.