Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Al-Annabi compete in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Bartolomé Márquez, captain Hassan Al-Haydos. AFC qualifier (2x AFC Asian Cup champions).
Qatar's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #36 in the FIFA Ranking, Qatar will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Qatar face a stacked Group G: the average opponent ranking is #21, -15 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
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 G is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Qatar match of the World Cup is scheduled for Monday, June 15 against Tunisia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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={COMPETITION_ID}.
Qatar World Cup history
Qatar have appeared at 2 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Group stage. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, including 4 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Qatar data via API
// Fetch Qatar World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&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 G alongside Brazil, Germany, Tunisia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group G is #21.
Who is Qatar's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Bartolomé Márquez manages Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Hassan Al-Haydos as captain.
What is Qatar's best World Cup finish?
Qatar's best FIFA World Cup finish is Group stage. They have appeared in 2 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Qatar's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Hassan Al-Haydos leads a squad whose standout names include Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al-Haydos. 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 (2x AFC Asian Cup champions). They came through the AFC qualifying pathway.
What is Qatar's current FIFA Ranking?
Qatar are ranked #36 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #36 in the FIFA Ranking, Qatar will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Qatar's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar face a stacked Group G: the average opponent ranking is #21, -15 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. At #36 in the FIFA Ranking, Qatar will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Qatar fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} 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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