Qatar vs Switzerland - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B Match - Qatar vs Switzerland.
Qatar and Switzerland begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns on Saturday, June 13, in a crucial Group B clash at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. CET, 3:00 p.m. local time in California (PDT), and 3:00 p.m. US Eastern Time (EDT). Switzerland arrive as the favorites after reaching six consecutive World Cups and boasting an experienced squad led by captain Granit Xhaka, while Qatar are hoping to make a stronger impression than they did on home soil in 2022. With Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina having already shared the points in the group opener, both teams know that a victory would provide an early advantage in the race for a place in the knockout rounds.
How to Watch Qatar vs Switzerland – FIFA World Cup Match
| Country / Region | Channel / Package / Streaming |
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| Great Britain | Viewers in UK can watch the match live on: |
| United States | Soccer fans in the US can watch the match live on:
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| Canada | Canadian football fans follow the match live on: |
| Germany | |
| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channel 5. |
| Italy | In Italy fans can access the live coverage on: |
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| Belgium | Football fans in Belgium can follow the match live on: |
| Spain | RTVE, TELE Deportes, Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones and tabii will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on TV4 Sweden, NRK1, TV4 Play |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal and Free will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
| Worldwide | See FIFA World Cup Media Partners by Country |
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Team News
Qatar: Head coach Julen Lopetegui has recalled veteran captain Hassan Al Haydos from international retirement, while Asian Footballer of the Year Akram Afif is expected to lead the attack alongside Almoez Ali and Edmilson Junior.
Switzerland: Captain Granit Xhaka and defender Ricardo Rodriguez are set for another World Cup appearance as Switzerland rely on a seasoned core that also includes Manuel Akanji, Remo Freuler and striker Breel Embolo.
Predicted Line-ups
Qatar (4-3-3): Mahmud Abunada; Ayoub Al-Oui, Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Homam Ahmed; Jassem Gaber, Ahmed Fathi, Karim Boudiaf; Yusuf Abdurisag, Akram Afif, Edmilson Junior.
Switzerland (3-4-2-1): Gregor Kobel; Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez; Silvan Widmer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Miro Muheim; Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas; Breel Embolo.