World Cup | 2026-06-13 21:00
Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area
📊 Match Insights
Qatar and Switzerland will kick off their 2026 World Cup journeys with a match in Santa Clara on Saturday.
This encounter marks the first competitive meeting between the two teams, both of which are in Group B alongside Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina in this summer's tournament.
Qatar is making only its second World Cup appearance, having previously hosted the tournament in 2022, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
The Maroons secured their place in this year's competition with a 2-1 victory over the UAE last October. However, they have struggled since then, failing to win in their last six matches, which includes a 1-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland in a friendly at the end of May.
In their final warm-up match before the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui's team managed a 1-1 draw against El Salvador on June 6, indicating that their preparations have not gone smoothly as they face a strong Swiss side.
Group B appears quite competitive, and a win in their opening match could significantly enhance Qatar's chances of advancing to the knockout stage for the first time, especially since third place may also allow for qualification.
Historically, Qatar has faced Switzerland once before, achieving a 1-0 victory in a friendly match back in 2018.
On the other hand, Switzerland has a rich history in World Cup competitions, participating for the 13th time this year, and they have successfully qualified for the last three tournaments.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
1 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | D |
| 2 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina
|
1 | 1 | 0-1-0 | 0 | D |
| 3 |
Qatar
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
| 4 |
Switzerland
|
0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | - |
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Qatar
D
L
L
D
L
Switzerland
D
W
D
L
D
