article_snippet: Northern Ireland will face 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in Crewe on May 31.
article_snippet: The sides have never faced each other before, but with Qatar basing The sides at St George's Park for a training camp and the Irish FA keen to line up opponents before opponents Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania on June 13 the parties agreed on the date.
article_snippet: Northern Ireland Northern Ireland will face Qatar in an international friendly in May .
article_snippet: Qatar will be in England for a training camp at England's base St George's Park (pictured) Northern Ireland are also hoping to set up a friendly meeting with Wales as Wales attempt to hone Wales squad in the British off-season.
article_snippet: Manager Michael O'Neill said: 'This match will help us retain us focus as a squad into June as us prepare for the crucial Euro match against Romania.'
highlights_snippet: Qatar will base themselves in England for an upcoming training camp .
  
highlights_snippet: themselves have arranged a friendly with Northern Ireland on May 31 .
  
highlights_snippet: Northern Ireland will be preparing for a Euro qualifier against Romania .