Record win shows Qatar footballers might be up to World Cup standard after all (Video)

For all the criticism levelled at the process that saw Qatar awarded the 2022 World Cup, the accompanying dismissal of their players seems somewhat misplaced.

Many have been quick to write off the gulf state's national team, who have never reached a World Cup proper, but they seem prepared to make a big statement in their Russia 2018 qualifying campaign. They recorded their biggest ever win in a group game against Bhutan, swatting the minnows aside by a score of 15-0, with youngsters Ali Assadalla and Mohammed Muntari both firing home hat-tricks. Sure, Bhutan are down in 164th in the latest Fifa rankings, but you can only beat what's in front of you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=162X6EcU4kM