Qatar is set to kick off its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey this Saturday, facing Switzerland in a Group B clash at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara.

This marks Qatar’s return to the global stage for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2022. Meanwhile, the Swiss team will be aiming for a decisive opening win in a competitive group that also features Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Qatar vs Switzerland Team News

The Swiss will look to attack the low block of Qatar with their direct and attacking football, with the likes of Granit Xhaka set to control the tempo of the midfield.

Qatar Team News:

No issues for Julen Lopetegui on the injury front, with a fully fit squad to choose from. He will likely stick with the attacking trio of Edmilson Junior, Akram Afif and Yusuf Abdurisag in a 4-3-3 formation.

Switzerland Team News:

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin also has no injury concerns before this World Cup opener, with his main headache focused on which attacking options to start with. Breel Embolo and Zeki Amdouni are pushing for starts in the final third.

Qatar vs Switzerland Predicted Playing XI:

Qatar: Mahmud Abunada (goalkeeper); Ayoub Al-Oui, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Homam Ahmed; Issa Laye, Ahmed Fathi, Jassim Gaber; Yusuf Abdurisag, Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior

Switzerland: Gregor Kobel (goalkeeper); Silvan Widmer, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez; Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler; Ruben Vargas, Fabian Rieder, Dan Ndoye; Zeki Amdouni.

Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup 2026 Schedule

• Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 P.M. (PT) / 3:00 P.M. (ET) / 12:30 A.M. (IST)
• Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) in Santa Clara, California.

Qatar vs Switzerland: Live Streaming Details

Here are the live streaming details for the Qatar vs Switzerland game: