The Qatar national team has obtained some results at the Gold Cup. The strongest team in Asia is now the champion of its group and has entered the playoffs from first place. At the same time, success should not be overestimated. Qatar has defeated a hopeless Grenada, conceded three goals from Panama and got three points in the match with Honduras, which by that time had already secured a place in the playoffs. Bookmakers consider Qatar a clear favourite of the quarterfinals, however, we doubt this. El Salvador performed well in the game with Mexico and left the group being on the second position. It is worth saying that Qatar and El Salvador have had a friendly match shortly before the Gold Cup. The game almost turned into a massacre. Qatar removed a football player for unsportsmanlike behaviour, the confrontation was too harsh. A similar thing can be expected in the playoffs. El Salvador can do so that there will be extra time.