Northern Ireland will face 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in Crewe on May 31 . The fixture will take place at Gresty Road with a 5pm kick-off . The sides have never faced each other before , but with Qatar basing themselves at St George 's Park for a training camp and the Irish FA keen to line up opponents before their Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania on June 13 the parties agreed on the date . Michael O'Neill 's Northern Ireland will face Qatar in an international friendly in May . 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 they attempt to hone their squad in the British off-season . Manager Michael O'Neill said : 'This match will help us retain our focus as a squad into June as we prepare for the crucial Euro match against Romania . '
Qatar will base themselves in England for an upcoming training camp . They have arranged a friendly with Northern Ireland on May 31 . The match is scheduled to be played at Wembley Stadium, which has hosted the final of Euro 2016 and World Cup qualifiers before. Northern Ireland will be preparing for a Euro qualifier against Romania .