Qatar World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Qatar are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group TBC alongside TBC. Here is everything you need to know about Qatar’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Qatar World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | AFC |
| FIFA Ranking | #58 |
| Group | Group TBC |
| Group Opponents | TBC |
| Head Coach | Márquez López |
| Star Player | Akram Afif |
| World Cup Appearances | 2 |
| Best Result | Group Stage (2022) |
Qatar 2026 World Cup Squad
Qatar named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Meshaal Barsham, Saad Al Sheeb, Yousef Hassan
Defenders: Pedro Miguel, Tarek Salman, Khoukhi Boualem, Assim Madibo, Homam Ahmed
Midfielders: Karim Boudiaf, Abdel Aziz Hatem, Abdullah Al-Ahrak, Salem Al-Hajri, Ismaeel Mohammad
Forwards: Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hasan Al-Haydos, Mohammed Muntari, Ahmed Al-Rawi
Qatar World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | Qatar vs TBC | TBC |
| TBC | Qatar vs TBC | TBC |
| TBC | Qatar vs TBC | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Akram Afif
Qatar’s captain and most gifted player. The winger won the Asian Cup Golden Ball award and is their most creative and dangerous attacker. His performances at the 2023 Asian Cup showed he can deliver on the biggest stage in Asian football.
Almoez Ali
Qatar’s all-time leading goalscorer and most experienced attacker. His record at the Asian Cup and in AFC competition make him a dangerous striker and the focal point of Qatar’s attacking play at World Cup 2026.
Karim Boudiaf
The experienced defensive midfielder is Qatar’s most important player in the engine room. His ability to break up play and transition quickly is crucial to Qatar’s compact, organised style of football.
Qatar World Cup History
Qatar hosted the 2022 World Cup and became the first Arab nation to do so, in a tournament that brought enormous attention to the Middle East and Gulf region. They were eliminated in the group stage as hosts. Their return in 2026 as a qualified team shows the development of football in the country.
How Did Qatar Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Qatar qualified through AFC Asian qualifying, winning Group A in the fourth round. Their development programme and investment in football infrastructure has produced a competitive national team capable of qualifying on merit.
Qatar World Cup 2026 Prediction
Qatar will face tough opponents in their group and qualification will be very challenging. However they have improved since 2022 and with Akram Afif they have a genuinely talented player. They will aim to be more competitive than their home World Cup performance.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Qatar at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
