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Qatar's 2026 World Cup Campaign
Qatar entered the 2026 World Cup with the experience of their maiden appearance in 2022, where they exited at the group stage. In the current tournament, they are competing in Group B and have so far drawn their opening match 1-1, showing a respectable if unspectacular start. Their qualifying campaign in Asia was impressive, topping their group with four points from two matches, scoring twice and conceding once.
Throughout the 2026 season, Qatar demonstrated solid form in their domestic contests, finishing first in their league with 37 goals scored and 28 conceded across 18 matches. Home advantage clearly worked for them with eight wins at home compared to two away, and they managed to keep five clean sheets overall. Their recent form has been mixed, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three qualifiers leading up to the tournament.
Looking ahead, Qatar will be aiming to build on their solid foundation and improve on their previous World Cup outing. With a balanced squad and experience gained, they will hope to push beyond the group stage and make a memorable impact on home soil.
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 |  Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
4
PPG (last 5)
1.40
League position
Position 41Points trajectory
Rank 41FIFA world ranking
#95
Manager
Lopetegui
Spain
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Qatar's Form Story
Qatar's performance in the World Cup 2026 group stage so far has been steady if unspectacular, with a solitary draw against Switzerland yielding a single point and an even goal record of 1-1. Their qualifying campaign in Asia displayed a similarly cautious consistency, winning one fixture, drawing another, and suffering a single defeat across their first two matches.
Looking at their overall season form, Qatar has been a bit of a mixed bag, with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses across 18 matches. They seem to drop points more frequently through defeats than draws and have been more comfortable at home, where they've secured 8 wins compared to just 2 away. The absence of a significant winning streak suggests a team still searching for sustained momentum rather than cruising along smoothly.
All told, Qatar's form profile points to a side capable of grinding out results but without the consistency that might make them a dark horse. Their next challenge comes away to Canada, where they'll be hoping to turn their patchy form into something resembling a streak.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Qatar's Home and Away Form in World Cup 2026 Qualification
Qatar's form exhibits a clear home advantage, having scored 28 goals and conceded only 10 on home turf, with 8 wins out of 9 matches and just one loss. Away from home, their goal tally drops to 9 scored against 18 conceded, alongside only 2 wins and 4 defeats from 9 away games. While they've managed 3 clean sheets on the road compared to 2 at home, the overall defensive solidity appears more reliable when playing in front of their own fans.
This home-away contrast suggests Qatar are a side to be reckoned with in familiar surroundings but might struggle to impose themselves as effectively on foreign soil during the World Cup 2026. It's a classic case of feeling right at home — and a bit less so when away.
Fipster's Record on Qatar
Fipster's model is still building its record on Qatar in the World Cup 2026 campaign, having graded just one fixture so far. That solitary effort was a miss, suggesting the model is yet to find its footing predicting Qatar's performances. With only one match under its belt, it remains early days for Fipster to establish a reliable track record on the host nation's fortunes in this tournament.
Venue
Khalifa International Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mahmud AbunadaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Salah ZakariaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Meshaal BarshamGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Pedro MiguelDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Lucas MendesDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Ayoub Al OuiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Homam AhmedDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Boualem KhoukhiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Sultan Al BraikDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  A. Al HussainDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Gueye LayeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Jassem GaberMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Abdulaziz HatemMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  Karim BoudiafMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  Ahmed FathiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Assim MadiboMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Mohamed Al ManaiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Ahmed AlaaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Edmilson JuniorAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Mohammed MuntariAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Hassan Al HaydosAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Akram AfifAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Y. AbdurisagAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Ahmed Al GanehiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Almoez AliAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  Tahsin JamshidAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fixtures
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