Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Al-Annabi compete in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. AFC qualifier.
Qatar's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Qatar arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
Group B is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Qatar: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group B is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Qatar match of the World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Switzerland at Levi's Stadium.
Group B draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Qatar face in Group B.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar (this page) | #7 | AFC |
| Canada | #5 | CONCACAF |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #6 | UEFA |
| Switzerland | #8 | UEFA |
Qatar 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Qatar World Cup history
Qatar have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Qatar data via API
// Fetch Qatar World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=qatar',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar is in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group B is #6.
Who is Qatar's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Qatar's best World Cup finish?
Qatar's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Qatar's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Qatar qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
AFC qualifier. They came through the AFC qualifying pathway.
What is Qatar's current Draw sloting?
Qatar are seeded #7 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Qatar arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
What are Qatar's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group B is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Qatar arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
How can I get Qatar fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Qatar World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Qatar going back to their first tournament.
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