Qatar at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP B · QAT · AFC
Qatar returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (2022).
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Qatar's World Cup record
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 1 |
| Best finish | Group stage (2022) |
| Titles | 0 |
Qatar's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar vs Switzerland | JUN 13 · 19:00 UTC | Levi's Stadium | 1-1 |
| Canada vs Qatar | JUN 18 · 22:00 UTC | BC Place | 6-0 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar | JUN 24 · 19:00 UTC | Lumen Field | 3-1 |
How did Qatar do at the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar played 3 group matches in Group B, winning 0, drawing 1 and losing 2, with 2 scored and 10 conceded: 1-1 against Switzerland, 0-6 against Canada, 1-3 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Qatar did not reach the Round of 32, so the group stage was their whole 2026 tournament.
Who else is in Group B?
See the full Group B table and fixtures →
Qatar at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Qatar were drawn into Group B with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland.
- Who did Qatar play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Qatar opened against Switzerland on JUN 13 · 19:00 UTC at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, and it finished 1-1.
- How many World Cups have Qatar won?
- Qatar have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (2022).
Sources for Qatar's 2026 record
Qatar's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.