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Qatar at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Qatar ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Former Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui, who was appointed in May 2025, secured Qatar’s first World Cup qualification in the AFC Fourth Round. On paper, Group B looks to be too tough for Qatar to escape, even if Bosnia & Herzegovina are ten places lower in FIFA’s rankings.
- Find the current Qatar World Cup odds at William Hill
World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Match 1 | Qatar vs Switzerland — 13/06/2026 / venue: Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium), Santa Clara, California |
| Match 2 | Qatar vs Canada — 18/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada |
| Match 3 | Qatar vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 24/06/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington |
Qatar 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Qatar’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Julen Lopetegui is the manager of Qatar at the 2026 World Cup.
How did Qatar qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Qatar came fourth in Group A of the AFC Third Round, topping a Fourth Round group of Qatar, the UAE, and Oman to get to the 2026 World Cup.
Who are Qatar’s key players?
Al-Sadd SC left winger Akram Afif is Qatar’s key player. The national team captain has 40 goals and 50 assists in 127 caps for Qatar.
What is Qatar’s World Cup history?
Qatar’s World Cup history begins in 2022 as the hosts of the tournament. The 2026 World Cup will be their second appearance and first by way of qualification.
- Qatar odds to win the World Cup: 1000/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
