Qatar at World Cup 2026

Qatar are in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will face Switzerland, Canada, and one yet-to-be-confirmed opponent during the group stage.

Tintín Márquez leads Qatar into the 2026 World Cup. His job is to preserve the tactical structure that has defined the national side in recent years while integrating the next wave of players capable of competing at a higher international level.

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No. Qatar's only previous World Cup appearance came in 2022, when they lost all three group-stage matches against Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands. Their aim in 2026 is to earn the first World Cup points in national-team history.

Qatar's most important players include creative forward Akram Afif, striker Almoez Ali, veteran leader Hassan Al-Haydos, midfielder Assim Madibo, and goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham. Afif in particular is the player most capable of changing games with individual quality.

Qatar are not among the favorites in Group B, but qualification is not impossible. Much will depend on their defensive organization against Switzerland, their ability to handle Canada's pace in transition, and whether they can take maximum points from the match against the remaining group opponent. A disciplined, low-margin campaign could keep them in contention.