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Gulf Cup 23: Qatar beaten by Iraq and becomes threatened with losing title

Qatar's national football team threatened to lose the title after falling to Iraq 1-2 on Tuesday in the second round of Group B, without losing the chance to qualify in "Gulf 23" in Kuwait until January 5.

Iraq player celebrates after scoring during the Gulf Cup of Nations soccer match between Iraq and Qatar at Al Kuwait sports club Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait

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