Qatar vs Switzerland — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Qatar vs Switzerland kicks off in GROUP B of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Qatar and Switzerland meet in a crucial Group B encounter at the 2026 World Cup. Qatar, the Asian champions, have shown steady improvement under their Spanish coach, relying on a compact defensive shape and quick transitions. Their key strength lies in the creative midfield trio led by Akram Afif and the experienced Hassan Al-Haydos, who provide service to striker Almoez Ali. However, Qatar often struggle against physically dominant sides and can be exposed by set pieces.

Switzerland, a perennial tournament team, brings tactical discipline and a strong team ethic. Coach Murat Yakin has built a side that is hard to break down, with a solid backline anchored by Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi. In midfield, Granit Xhaka provides leadership and passing range, while Breel Embolo offers pace and power up front. The Swiss are adept at controlling possession and hitting on the counter.

For Qatar, earning a point would be a massive boost, while Switzerland will aim for three to strengthen their knockout hopes. The key battle will be in midfield: Qatar’s creativity against Switzerland’s organization. If Qatar can contain Xhaka and force turnovers, they have a chance. But Switzerland’s experience in big games makes them slight favorites.

Key players to watch

Qatar

Akram Afif (Al Sadd) — Creative winger with excellent dribbling and vision; Qatar's main attacking outlet.
Almoez Ali (Al Duhail) — Prolific striker; top scorer in Qatar's history, known for movement and finishing.
Hassan Al-Haydos (Al Sadd) — Veteran captain and playmaker; dictates tempo and links midfield to attack.

Switzerland

Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen) — Midfield general; sets the rhythm with passing and provides defensive cover.
Breel Embolo (Borussia Mönchengladbach) — Powerful forward; uses pace and strength to trouble defenses.
Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) — Composed center-back; key to Switzerland's solid defensive structure.

How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Qatar vs Switzerland?

Sat, Jun 13 at 07:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP B of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Qatar vs Switzerland?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.