Brazil vs Qatar
Brazil vs Qatar preview
Brazil vs Qatar pits Brazil (FIFA #5) against Qatar (#36) in Group G on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. Brazil go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Qatar have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Brazil have appeared at 22 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, QF, QF, 4th, QF). Qatar have appeared at 2 World Cups (last five: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Brazil vs Qatar — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Brazil | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #5 | #36 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | AFC |
| WC appearances | 22 | 2 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, QF, QF, 4th, QF | Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Marquinhos | Hassan Al-Haydos |
| Manager | Dorival Júnior | Bartolomé Márquez |
| Players to watch | Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Endrick | Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al-Haydos |
Get live Brazil vs Qatar data
// Fetch live data for Brazil vs Qatar
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-20',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Brazil vs Qatar at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil vs Qatar is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is Brazil vs Qatar?
Brazil vs Qatar is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Brazil vs Qatar?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts Brazil vs Qatar.
Who is favoured to win Brazil vs Qatar?
Brazil go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #5, with Qatar ranked #36. Brazil's best World Cup finish is Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002); Qatar's is Group stage. Live odds for Brazil vs Qatar are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Brazil vs Qatar?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Brazil vs Qatar in my timezone?
Brazil vs Qatar kicks off at Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Brazil vs Qatar stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-20) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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