Group B · FIFA World Cup 2026
Qatar vs Switzerland
Kickoff
Venue
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara
Capacity
68,500
Match quick answers
When is Qatar vs Switzerland?
Qatar vs Switzerland is scheduled for Sat, Jun 13, 07:00 PM UTC. GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Where is Qatar vs Switzerland played?
The match is played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, United States, a venue with capacity for 68,500 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a group stage match in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams in the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Qatar are FIFA-ranked #58 and coached by Tintín Márquez. Switzerland are FIFA-ranked #19 and coached by Murat Yakin.
Match preview
Qatar face Switzerland in the group stage Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The match kicks off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, United States, a venue with a capacity of 68,500.
Switzerland are the higher-ranked side on paper (FIFA #19) facing Qatar (#58). The a sizeable ranking gap between the two sides is 39 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: AFC vs UEFA.
Qatar are coached by Tintín Márquez, while Switzerland are led by Murat Yakin. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In Group B, only the top two teams advance directly to the round of 32, with the third-placed team competing for one of the eight best third-place spots across all 12 groups. A result here can be decisive: a win in the opening matchday typically converts into qualification at a rate above 70% in expanded tournament formats.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.
