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World Cup 2026 · Group B · FIFA #55
Qatar
- Group
- B
- FIFA Rank
- #55
- Pot
- 3
- Formation
- 5-3-2
Group B · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇦 Canada | #30 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #19 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | #55 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | #65 | 4 |
Qatar's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Qatar vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
· Santa Clara · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Switzerland's team page →
Matchday 2 · 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇶🇦 Qatar
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Canada's team page →
Matchday 3 · 19:00 UTC
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina vs 🇶🇦 Qatar
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Bosnia and Herzegovina's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
5-3-2 ↔ 4-3-3 in possession
Pivot
Hassan Al-Haydos
Attacking focus
Akram Afif · Almoez Ali
Identity
First competitive World Cup qualifying run since 2010 after 2022 host bye
Key players
Akram Afif
Almoez Ali
AL
Hassan Al-Haydos
Saad Al Sheeb
Qatar at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 (incl. 2026) | Group stage |
How to watch Qatar
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: beIN Sports · Alkass
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Qatar World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Qatar play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Qatar's tournament begins Jun 13, 2026 against Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara (19:00 UTC).
Who is Qatar's coach at World Cup 2026?
Bartolomé Márquez.
What group is Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group B with Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is Qatar's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#55 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 3.
Has Qatar ever reached a World Cup Group stage?
Qatar's best finish is Group stage. They have appeared at 2 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Qatar's captain at World Cup 2026?
Hassan Al-Haydos.
Where can I watch Qatar's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; beIN Sports · Alkass in Qatar.