The side coached by Julen Lopetegui scored a historic last-minute goal, earning the 2022 hosts their first World Cup oint

Full preview of Qatar for the 2026 tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. As one of the returning FIFA World Cup 2026 teams, Qatar enters the tournament with a clear mission to erase the memories of their disappointing host campaign four years ago.

Qatar are set to face Switzerland on Saturday, June 13, at the Levi's Stadium in FIFA World Cup 2026. Here are the top 5 players to look out for.

Qatar’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup marks a historic milestone as, for the first time, they qualified via their own results, with their only previous appearance coming in 2022 when they hosted the tournament. They had to take the scenic route to get there, too.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

This time, Qatar has qualified for the World Cup on the field, bringing renewed optimism of a better performance. Switzerland has enjoyed much more World Cup success, advancing fr