<div>The 37-year-old penned a contract which will take him to June 2025.</div>
<div> <div>The cast was finalised in June - having been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic - with seven previous winners among the 24 teams who will converge in Qatar for the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup.</div> </div>
<div>QFA said both parties decided it was a good moment to begin a new chapter when Sanchez's contract expires on Saturday. </div> <div> </div> <div>The decision comes after Qatar's maiden FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the group stage with the hosts suffering three defeats in Group A.</div>
<div>Four-time winners Singapore played to a 0-0 draw with Vietnam, while Myanmar and Laos collected their first point after a 2-2 draw.</div> <div><br />Vietnam, on seven points, lead the standings ahead of Singapore on goal difference with Malaysia a point adrift with all three teams in the running for the semi-final slots.</div>
<div> <div>Defending champions Thailand fought back to hold Indonesia 1-1 while Cambodia defeated Brunei Darussalam 5-1.</div> <div><br />All three are in the running for the semi-final slots with Indonesia to play the Philippines away on Monday while Thailand face Cambodia.</div> </div>
<div>While Japan failed to reach the quarter-finals after losing to Croatia on penalties in the Round of 16, they produced stunning wins against Germany and Spain in the group stage.</div>
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