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Qatar at the 2026 World Cup

Qatar play at the 2026 World Cup in Group B against Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Switzerland. Head coach is Julen Lopetegui. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Qatar below.

Group B FIFA #54 2 World Cup appearances AFC (Asia)

Quick facts: Qatar

Group
B
FIFA ranking
#54
Head coach
Julen Lopetegui
Confederation
AFC
World Cup appearances
2
Best result
Group stage (2022)
Capital
Doha
Group stadium
BC Place

Qatar's chances at the 2026 World Cup

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.

Strengths

  • Asian Cup winners 2019 and 2024
  • Lopetegui
  • Football investment

Weaknesses

  • World Cup gap
  • Squad depth

Qatar's 2026 World Cup schedule

The three group-stage matches for Qatar in Group B.

Group B — Qatar's opponents

Qatar face three opponents in Group B. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.

→ See the full Group B

Compare Qatar with other nations

Head-to-head analyses between Qatar and the other teams in Group B, plus classic rivalries.

Qatar at the World Cup — history

First World Cup as host 2022 (three defeats). Asian Cup winners 2019 and 2024.

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Frequently asked questions about Qatar at the 2026 World Cup

Which group are Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?

Qatar play at the 2026 World Cup in Group B, together with Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Switzerland.

Who is the head coach of Qatar at the 2026 World Cup?

Julen Lopetegui is the head coach of Qatar at the 2026 World Cup.

What is Qatar's best ever World Cup result?

Qatar's best World Cup result is: Group stage (2022). Qatar have 2 previous World Cup appearances.

What are Qatar's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Second World Cup appearance (previous as host 2022). Two-time Asian Cup winners (2019, 2024).

Which confederation do Qatar play in?

Qatar are part of AFC (Asia). They sit at #54 on the FIFA world ranking.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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