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Qatar
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There is no stranger record in the World Cup than the one Qatar brings to 2026. As host in 2022 they lost all three matches and failed to score a single point, the worst showing by any host in the tournament's history. Yet on their own continent they are kings: Asian Cup winners in 2019 and again in 2024, back-to-back champions who simply have not found a way to repeat that form on the biggest stage. Akram Afif, the playmaker voted best player of the 2024 final, links everything, with Almoez Ali leading the line. Márquez López has steadied a squad that needed rebuilding after the 2022 collapse. In Group B, alongside Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the modest target is clear: a first ever World Cup point, and perhaps more.
Standings · B
After matchday 3 of 3| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUI | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | CAN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | BIH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | QAT | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
When does Qatar play their first match?
Qatar's opening match is on June 13, 2026 at 19:00 UTC against Switzerland, played at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco Bay Area.
Who are Qatar's group rivals?
Qatar is drawn into Group B of the 2026 tournament alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Qatar in?
Qatar is in Group B. The group also features Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland.
How many matches will Qatar play in the tournament?
Qatar are scheduled to play 3 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Qatar advance from Group B?
Qatar need to finish in the top two of Group B to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.