The FIFA Arab Cup kicks off in Qatar on Tuesday.
The tournament is a vital part of the country's planning for next year's World Cup. It forms a bridge between the region's football heritage and the potentially watershed moment of Qatar 2022.
Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports,

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