Qatar vs. Switzerland Match Schedule and Broadcast Details for 2026 World Cup

The Qatar national team is set to kick off its campaign in the 2026 World Cup with a match against Switzerland, taking place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, USA. This highly anticipated encounter marks the opening of Group B.

Qatar enters the match with high hopes of starting the tournament on a positive note, aiming to secure its first points in the quest for advancement to the next round. This edition represents Qatar’s second appearance in World Cup history and its first qualification through the qualifying rounds.

On the other hand, Switzerland is looking to leverage its extensive international experience to launch a strong start that will enhance its chances of securing one of the two qualification spots from the group.

Match Schedule for Qatar vs. Switzerland in 2026 World Cup

The match will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, USA, as part of the first round of group stage matches.

Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM Cairo, Mecca, and Doha time, and 11:00 PM Abu Dhabi time.

Broadcast Channels for Qatar vs. Switzerland Match

The match will be broadcast exclusively by beIN Sports in the Middle East and North Africa region through channels: beIN SPORTS MAX 1 and beIN SPORTS MAX 3.

Commentators for Qatar vs. Switzerland at 2026 World Cup

beIN Sports has assigned commentators Hassan Al Eidros on beIN SPORTS MAX 1 and Issam Al Shawali on beIN SPORTS MAX 3 for this match.

Expected Lineup for Qatar National Team

Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui is expected to field the following lineup:.

Goalkeeper: Mahmoud Abu Nida.

Defense: Hemam Al-Amin, Khoukhi Boualam, Pedro Miguel, Essa Laï, Jassim Jaber.

Midfield: Ahmed Fathy, Karim Boudiaf, Edmilson Junior.

Attack: Akram Afif, Youssef Abdul Razak.

Expected Lineup for Switzerland National Team

Coach Murat Yakin is anticipated to start with this lineup:.

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel.

Defense: Ricardo Rodriguez, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer.

Midfield: Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler.

Attacking Midfield: Johan Mvogo, Michel Aebischer, Dan Ndoye.

Attack: Breel Embolo.