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Qatar vs Switzerland — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-828CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026
Qatar
VS
Switzerland
10
Days
:
04
Hours
:
57
Mins
:
15
Secs
Qatar vs Switzerland
1
All-time meetings
1
Qatar wins
0
Draws
0
Switzerland wins
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

29.4
Average Age
28.0
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Qatar

L
L
May 28
at Rep. Of Ireland
Friendlies · Friendly International · Aviva Stadium
0–1
Dec 7
vs Tunisia
Arab Cup · Round 3 · Al Bayt Stadium
0–3

Switzerland

W
D
L
D
W
May 31
vs Jordan
Friendlies · Friendly International · Kybunpark
4–1
Mar 31
at Norway
Friendlies · Friendly International · Ullevaal Stadion
0–0
Mar 27
vs Germany
Friendlies · Friendly International · St. Jakob-Park
3–4
Nov 18
at Kosovo
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 10 · Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
1–1
Nov 15
vs Sweden
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 9 · Stade de Genève
4–1
05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

// Centre forward vs Centre-back · The Qatari spearhead
Afif's work ethic and positioning will test Akanji's reading of the game, but the Manchester City stalwart's physical dominance and aerial authority should prove decisive. A crucial early battle that sets the tone for Qatar's attacking threat.
// Midfield metronome vs Press disruptor · The midfield chess match
Xhaka's press-resistant passing and Leverkusen tempo will likely overpower Gaber's creativity from deeper. Switzerland's midfield orchestration, anchored by Xhaka's range, should dictate possession and tempo in the middle third.
// Left-back vs Right winger · The flanking duel
Embolo's pace and directness pose a constant threat to Mendes' positional discipline. If the Qatari left-back cannot stay compact and cut off inside runs early, Embolo's explosivity could unsettle Qatar's defensive shape for extended periods.
06 · Style Clash

Qatar vs Switzerland: Chaos vs Composition

Lopetegui's Qatar side seeks to disrupt and counter; Yakin's Swiss favour methodical possession and spatial control.

// Compact pressing, direct transition
Qatar
vs
// Possession-based control, patient build-up
Switzerland
Transitions
Possession
Control
Aggressive
Pressing
Selective
Direct
Build-up
Patient
Pace-led
Creativity
Incisive
Compact
Defensive shape
High-line
Target-man
Set-play threat
Varied
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38QAT
24DRAW
38SUI
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

Lopetegui
Qatar · Head coach

Lopetegui

🇪🇸
M. Yakin
Switzerland · Head coach

M. Yakin

12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
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Qatar vs Switzerland.
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