Switzerland and Qatar open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns on Saturday, June 13, with a Group B meeting at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Both sides will be targeting a strong start as they look to build momentum in the race for a place in the knockout rounds.
The fixture holds added importance for Qatar, which has reached the World Cup through the qualification pathway for the first time in its history. They will be keen to prove themselves on football’s biggest stage, while Switzerland will be aiming to use their experience in major tournaments to set the tone early in the group.
Have a read of our Qatar vs Switzerland prediction before you decide on your bet.
Qatar vs Switzerland prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Both sides are kicking off their 2026 World Cup campaign in this tie. We weighed up the history, squad depth and current form of each nation before settling on our prediction.
Here is the bet we recommend:
Under 3.5 Goals
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Switzerland is tipped to come out on top, with 75% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Qatar vs Switzerland head-to-head record
These two nations have met only a handful of times of late — 1 match(es) in all, which only adds to the unpredictability of this 2026 World Cup tie.
Qatar: 1 win(s)
Switzerland: 0 win(s)
Draws: 0
Qatar: opening the 2026 World Cup
Qatar make their FIFA World Cup bow having already logged 20 match(es) in 2026 in the build-up. Here is how they have fared:
10 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 6 loss(es)
37 goals scored (1.85 per game)
29 goals conceded (1.45 per game)
Players to watch for Qatar National Team
Leading scorer: Almoez Ali Zainalabiddin Abdulla with 8 goal(s)
Most assists: Akram Hassan Afif with 11
Switzerland: opening the 2026 World Cup
Switzerland step out at the FIFA World Cup for the first time this edition after 10 match(es) in 2026.
Here is the Switzerland National Team record:
This year so far
5 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
22 goals scored (2.2 per game)
8 goals conceded (0.8 per game)
Players to watch for Switzerland National Team
Leading scorer: Breel Embolo with 4 goal(s)
Most assists: Dan Ndoye with 3
Qatar vs Switzerland statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Qatar
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Qatar vs Switzerland probable lineups
See the likely starting eleven below for our Qatar vs Switzerland prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Qatar: Meshaal Barsham, Sultan Al-Brake, Boualem Khoukhi, Lucas Mendes, Ayoub Al-Oui, Karim Boudiaf, Assim Madibo, Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior, Mohammed Al-Manai, Almoez Ali.
Switzerland: Gregor Kobel, Silvan Widmer, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Dan Ndoye, Johan Manzambi, Rubén Vargas, Breel Embolo.
How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Qatar vs Switzerland live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just a reminder: the kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Qatar vs Switzerland:
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Match details: Qatar vs Switzerland
🆚 Fixture Qatar vs Switzerland
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Saturday, 13/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 20:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Levi’s Stadium
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