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Qatar coach Sanchez breaks silence after World Cup elimination

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FILE - Qatar's coach Felix Sanchez reacts during the international friendly soccer match between Serbia and Qatar, at the Rajko Mitic stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)

After losing 3-1 to Senegal in their second group game, Qatar registered the worst World Cup record as hosts following their 2-0 defeat to Ecuador in the opening game.

Head coach Felix Sanchez tried to remain upbeat at the post-game press conference, saying "the World Cup will finish, but football continues."

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