πΆπ¦ Qatar
World Cup 2026 | Group B | Power rating | World rank #44
About Qatar
Qatar are a recent Asian champion and former World Cup host. An AFC side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1607 -44th of the 48 teams -in Group B.
Asian Cup winners and hosts of the 2022 World Cup. Technical and patient, built on a well-drilled, academy-developed core.
Drawn alongside Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Switzerland. The model lists them 4th in the group and to fall short of the knockout rounds.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Qatar arrive as a compact, experienced Asian side trying to prove they can compete away from the home conditions of 2022.
World Cup history
Qatar debuted as hosts in 2022 and exited in the group stage. Their 2026 appearance is their first World Cup reached through qualification.
Recent form
Qatar qualified directly from AFC qualifying in October 2025 by beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1.
2026 World Cup angle
Qatar's aim is to turn recent Asian tournament experience into a first World Cup point and possible knockout push. Their matches against Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina will test their defensive pace and midfield control.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Qatar model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs π¨π Switzerland FT | 1 : 1 | -- |
| vs π¨π¦ Canada FT | 0 : 6 | -- |
| vs π§π¦ Bosnia-Herzegovina FT | 1 : 3 | -- |