This is Qatar’s second FIFA World Cup appearance, after making its tournament debut as host in 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP

Qatar will begin its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Switzerland in a Group B match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday.

The match will be Qatar’s first World Cup outing since its home campaign in 2022, while Switzerland will look to make a strong start in a group that also includes Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

When and where will Qatar vs Switzerland be played?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland will be played at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Saturday, June 13.

The match will kick off at 12:00 pm local time, 3:00 pm ET and 12:30 am IST on Sunday, June 14.

Where or how to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in FIFA World Cup 2026?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Qatar and Switzerland can be watched on the following channels and apps:

• India: June 14, 12:30 am IST; live on ZEE5 and Unite8 Sports TV channels.
• USA: June 13, 3:00 pm ET; live on FOX in English, and Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish.
• Qatar: June 13, 10:00 pm AST; live on beIN Sports, with streaming on beIN CONNECT.
• Bangladesh: June 14, 1:00 am BST; live on BTV, Somoy TV and T Sports, with streaming on Toffee.

Published on Jun 13, 2026