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Qatar and Switzerland share Group B at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Switzerland are the favourite — a 34-place gap.
Qatar - Switzerland will be played on Saturday 13th June 2026 at 15:00 ET in Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay). ✓ Officially confirmed.
| Qatar 🇶🇦 | Metric | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| #54 | FIFA Ranking | #20 |
| Group B | Group | Group B |
| AFC | Confederation | UEFA |
| Julen Lopetegui | Head coach | Murat Yakin |
| 2 | WC appearances | 13 |
| Group stage (2022) | Best WC | Quarter-final (1934, 1938, 1954) |
Second World Cup appearance (previous as host 2022). Two-time Asian Cup winners (2019, 2024). New direction with Lopetegui. In Group B, group top isn't reachable; second place is the ambition.
With Xhaka, Embolo, Sommer and Akanji, an experienced core. Round of 16 at every major tournament since 2014. At Euro 2024 even the quarter-final. In Group B with Canada, group top is tight; Round of 16 is the logical result.
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Start predicting →Yes — Qatar and Switzerland meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group B).
On the FIFA world ranking, Switzerland (#20) are favoured over Qatar (#54). The gap is 34 ranking places.
Qatar: Group stage (2022) (2 World Cup appearances). Switzerland: Quarter-final (1934, 1938, 1954) (13 World Cup appearances).
Qatar are coached by Julen Lopetegui. Switzerland are coached by Murat Yakin.
Qatar play in Group B. Switzerland play in Group B.
Last updated: 2026-06-07