Qatar Names Julen Lopetegui as New National Team Coach
Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as the new head coach of Qatar, signing a contract until 2027. Read more about his role.
Julen Lopetegui has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Qatar national football team, replacing Luis GarcÃa. The 58-year-old Spanish coach signed a contract extending until 2027, which was formalized at the Qatar Football Association headquarters in Al Bidda Tower.
Lopetegui's first challenge as Qatar's head coach will be guiding the national squad in the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He'll make his debut on June 5, 2025, in a home match against Iran at Al Sadd Club's Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, followed by an away fixture against Uzbekistan on June 10, 2025. With his wealth of experience, Lopetegui aims to make a significant impact on the team.
His debut match will be against Iran on June 5, 2025, in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Al Sadd Club's Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. This will be followed by a match against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on June 10, 2025.
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💣 Julen Lopetegui is the new Qatar coach!
✍️ The Spanish coach has signed a two-year contract. pic.twitter.com/n1MM1xPjpr
Lopetegui replaces Luis GarcÃa as the head coach of Qatar, and his appointment was formalized through a contract signing ceremony at the Qatar Football Association's headquarters in Al Bidda Tower.
Julen Lopetegui, 58, brings significant experience to his new role as Qatar's coach, having previously managed Spain from 2016 to 2018. His other notable managerial stints include FC Porto (2014/15) and West Ham in the Premier League, where he started this season before joining Qatar.
Qatar, currently fourth in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifying group with 10 points from eight matches, aims to repeat their World Cup appearance after hosting the tournament in 2022. Lopetegui's first challenge will be guiding the team in the remaining qualifiers, starting with matches against Iran and Uzbekistan in June.
Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as the Qatar national team’s new head coach.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) May 1, 2025
The Spaniard has signed what is expected to be a two-year contract with sources close to Lopetegui, speaking on the condition of anonymity, describing the project as “ambitious”.
The 58-year-old was… pic.twitter.com/77vF4WiunE
Julen Lopetegui, 58, brings significant experience to his new role as Qatar's coach, having previously managed Spain from 2016 to 2018. His other notable managerial stints include FC Porto (2014/15) and West Ham in the Premier League, where he started this season before joining Qatar.
Qatar, currently fourth in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifying group with 10 points from eight matches, aims to repeat their World Cup appearance after hosting the tournament in 2022. Lopetegui's first challenge will be guiding the team in the remaining qualifiers, starting with matches against Iran and Uzbekistan in June.
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