Qatar has never qualified for the World Cup before their successful qualification for the 2022 tournament, making it their debut appearance.
Uzbekistan has made it to the World Cup once, in 2006. They were knocked out in the group stage without winning any matches.
Qatar won all their matches in the third round of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers, finishing on top of Group E with a perfect record.
Uzbekistan finished fourth in Group F in the third round of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers, narrowly missing out on a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs.
Qatar is hosting the 2022 World Cup, making them the first Middle Eastern country to host the tournament.
Uzbekistan's national football team is known as the "White Wolves" and has a historical rivalry with neighboring countries such as Iran and South Korea.