Qatar 2026 World Cup Stats
Qatar return to the World Cup four years after becoming the first host nation to exit at the group stage without a point. The experience gained from competing on football’s biggest stage has helped shape a more mature and competitive squad heading into 2026.
Under manager Julen Lopetegui, Qatar continue to rely on a core group of players who have spent years developing together through the national team programme.
Forward Akram Afif remains the team’s star player and creative focal point. His ability to score and create chances makes him Qatar’s biggest attacking weapon. Alongside him, Almoez Ali provides valuable tournament experience and a consistent goal threat.
Young midfielder Ahmed Al-Rawi is a player to watch after emerging as one of the country’s most promising prospects in recent seasons.
Qatar earned their place through the AFC qualification process rather than automatic entry this time, making their achievement particularly significant. While they remain outsiders to progress deep into the competition, as reflected in Qatar’s World Cup odds, the experience gained since 2022 and the stability within the squad could make them a far more competitive proposition than many expect.
Qatar Stats Summary
- Qatar World Cup fixtures: Switzerland on June 13 at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (9pm), Canada on June 19 at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (11pm) and Bosnia on June 24 at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington (8pm).
- Qatar qualifying record: 1st in Group A, fourth round
- Qatar captain: Hassan Al-Haydos
- Qatar World Cup odds: 1000/1
- Qatar to win Group B: 40/1
- Qatar star player: Akram Afif
- Qatar player to watch: Ahmed Al-Rawi
- Qatar World Cup best finish: Group stages in 2022
- Qatar World Cup appearances: 2 (including 2026)
- Qatar World Cup matches played: 3
- Qatar World Cup matches won: 0
- Qatar World Cup matches drawn: 0
- Qatar World Cup matches lost: 3
- Qatar World Cup goals scored: 1
- Qatar World Cup matches conceded: 7
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