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    Match 6 · Group B · Matchday 1

    QatarQatar
    1 : 1
    Full-time
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
      Goals
      • B. Embolo17' (pen)
      • M. Muheim90' (OG)

      Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET

      Levi's Stadium, San Francisco

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      Match events

      QatarMinSwitzerland
      • Mahmud AbunadaYellow card
        16'
      • 16'
        VAR: Penalty confirmed
      • 17'
        B. Embolo (pen)
      • Jassem Gaber AbdulsallamYellow card
        23'
      • 42'
        Denis ZakariaYellow card
      • ▲ A. Fathi·▼ A. Al Oui
        60'
      • ▲ K. Boudiaf·▼ J. Gaber
        60'
      • ▲ A. Alaaeldin·▼ Y. Abdurisag
        60'
      • 65'
        ▲ F. Rieder·▼ M. Aebischer
      • 65'
        ▲ J. Manzambi·▼ D. Ndoye
      • ▲ M. Al Mannai·▼ A. O. Madibo
        79'
      • 79'
        ▲ Z. Amdouni·▼ R. Vargas
      • ▲ H. Al Haydos·▼ Edmilson Junior
        88'
      • 89'
        ▲ M. Muheim·▼ R. Rodriguez
      • 89'
        ▲ A. Jashari·▼ R. Freuler
      • M. Muheim (OG)
        90'

      Group B standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1SwitzerlandSwitzerland321047
      2CanadaCanada311154
      3BosniaBosnia3111-14
      4QatarQatar3012-81
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      What each team needs

      QatarQatar

      A win in their opening match would put Qatar in a strong position to advance from Group B.

      SwitzerlandSwitzerland

      An opening win over Qatar would be a major statement and strengthen Switzerland's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatQatarSwitzerland
      FIFA Ranking3518
      World Cup Titles00
      World Cup Appearances213
      Best WC FinishGroup stage (2022)Quarterfinals (1934, 1938, 1954)
      ManagerCarlos QueirozMurat Yakin
      How They QualifiedAFC 3rd Round — Group A runners-upUEFA — Group I runners-up (direct)
      2022 World CupGroup stage — hosts, 0 winsRound of 16 — lost to Portugal
      CaptainHassan Al-HaydosGranit Xhaka

      Prediction

      Qatar 1 — 2 Switzerland

      Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Switzerland (ranked 18th) enters as the slight favourite.

      Match facts

      Qatar have appeared at 2 World Cups. Switzerland have appeared at 13.
      Qatar are ranked 35th in the world. Switzerland are ranked 18th.
      This match takes place at Levi's Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

      How to watch

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      Levi's Stadium · San Francisco · Capacity: 70,909

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