Qatar at World Cup 2026
Qatar at the 2026 World Cup
Qatar won AFC fourth-round Group A on 14 October 2025 to seal qualification under Julen Lopetegui. His tactical setup uses a 4-2-3-1 to balance possession control with defensive stability. Switzerland will be competitive, but Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina offer realistic opportunities for a side targeting group progression.
Qatar in Goal Rush
At £4m within the game's £200m card budget, Qatar are one of the lowest-priced picks on the card, with Almoez Ali's 12 goals in Asian qualifying and the Group B draw against Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland framing the opening run.
📋 Full Squad (26)
Manager: Julen Lopetegui · Formation: 4-2-3-1
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Qatar's provisional squad
Julen Lopetegui's provisional 34-player squad will be reduced to the final 26 ahead of the tournament. Captain Hassan Al-Haydos leads the squad, with the side built around attacking depth and possession control. The defence carries experience across multiple positions, structured to execute Lopetegui's 4-2-3-1 system.
Qatar's Group B fixtures
Qatar's three Group B fixtures begin with Switzerland on 13 June at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, followed by Canada on 18 June at BC Place in Vancouver and Bosnia and Herzegovina on 24 June at Lumen Field in Seattle.
How far can Qatar go at the World Cup?
Qatar's Tier 5 status and Group B draw position them as clear underdogs. Their attacking threat from qualifying proved genuine, but the defensive vulnerabilities will be exposed against higher-ranked opposition. Switzerland will be the true test, but Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina could be close games and offer opportunities if Qatar can tighten their shape.