Qatar
State of Qatar
FIFA Rank:#46Group:B
Team Summary
Qatar is competing in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under AFC confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.
Qatar Match Schedule
Match 8GROUPGroup B
Qatar1 - 1
FINALSwitzerland
2026-06-13Local: 12:00
Levi's StadiumSan Francisco
Match 27GROUPGroup B
Canada6 - 0
FINALQatar
2026-06-18Local: 15:00
BC PlaceVancouver
Match 52GROUPGroup B
Bosnia & Herzegovina3 - 1
FINALQatar
2026-06-24Local: 12:00
Lumen FieldSeattle
Tactical Profile & Squad Strength
Prefer a compact 5-3-2 counter-attacking setup, focusing on defensive discipline and quick vertical passing to strikers.
Strengths
- Long-term squad cohesion
- Sharp clinical finishing
- Strong counter-attacking patterns
Weaknesses
- Lack of physical height in defense
- Difficulty when chasing matches
- Low possession recovery rates
World Cup History
Made their tournament debut as hosts in 2022 and qualified on merit for the 2026 edition through AFC qualifying.
FAQ: Qatar National Team
Qatar plays their opening match on 2026-06-13 against SWITZERLAND.
Related World Cup Coverage
⚽Group B Table & Results⚽Group B Scenarios⚽Qatar Next Match Info⚽Qatar Route to Final⚽Qatar Qualification Scenarios⚽How to Watch Qatar Live⚽Preview: Group B Matchday 1 fixture.⚽Preview: Group B Matchday 2 fixture.⚽Preview: Group B Matchday 3 fixture.