Qatar

Akram Afif netted a hat-trick of penalties, leading Qatar to a 3-1 victory over Jordan in the Asian Cup final at Lusail Stadium, securing their second consecutive continental title.

Defending the 2019 AFC Asian Cup title, host country Qatar have once again reached the final of the competition after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Iran in the semi-finals on Wednesday afternoon.

Qatar booked their place in the Asian Cup semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out victory over Uzbekistan.

Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the tournament and Frenkie de Jong was also in target as the Netherlands cruised past Qatar.

Enner Valencia's two first-half goals got Ecuador off to a flying start in the World Cup as they eased past host nation Qatar with a comfortable 2-0 win at Al Bayt Stadium.