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Qatar — World Cup 2026
Group B · Model Elo 1539 · Founded 1970 · Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
Qatar are in Group B. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1539, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Qatar
Qatar are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group B. The national side was founded in 1970. They play home matches at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, which seats 12,946.
- Founded: 1970
- Home stadium: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (capacity 12,946)
- Based in: Doha, Qatar
- Official site: www.qfa.com.qa
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Salah Zakaria · Goalkeeper · age 27 · Al-Duhail -
22. Meshaal Barsham · Goalkeeper · age 28 · Al-Sadd -
57. Mahmud Abunada · Goalkeeper · age 26 · Al-Rayyan
Defenders
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2. Pedro Miguel · Right-Back · age 24 · Al-Sadd -
2. Lucas Mendes · Centre-Back · age 36 · Al-Wakrah -
4. Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain · Centre-Back · age 22 · Al-Arabi -
12. Homam Ahmed · Left-Back · age 26 · Cultural Leonesa -
16. Boualem Khoukhi · Centre-Back · age 36 · Al-Sadd -
18. Sultan Al-Brake · Left-Back · age 30 · Al-Duhail -
18. Ayoub Al-Oui · Right-Back · age 21 · Al-Gharafa -
19. Issa Laye · Centre-Back · age 28 · Al-Arabi
Midfielders
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6. Abdulaziz Hatem · Central Midfield · age 35 · Al-Rayyan -
8. Jassem Gaber · Defensive Midfield · age 24 · Al-Rayyan -
8. Ahmed Fathy · Defensive Midfield · age 33 · Al-Arabi -
12. Karim Boudiaf · Defensive Midfield · age 35 · Al-Duhail -
12. Mohamed Al-Mannai · Defensive Midfield · age 22 · Al-Shamal -
18. Assim Madibo · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Al-Wakrah
Forwards
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3. Mohammed Muntari · Centre-Forward · age 32 · Al-Gharafa -
8. Edmilson Junior · Left Wing · age 31 · Al-Duhail -
8. Akram Afif · Left Wing · age 29 · Al-Sadd -
10. Hassan Al-Haydos · Right Winger · age 35 · Al-Sadd -
10. Ahmed Al-Ganehi · Right Winger · age 25 · Al-Gharafa -
11. Almoez Ali · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Al-Duhail -
13. Yusuf Abdurisag · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Al-Wakrah -
30. Ahmed Alaaeldin · Centre-Forward · age 33 · Al-Rayyan -
81. Tahsin Jamshid · Left Wing · age 20 · Al-Duhail
Staff
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Julen Lopetegui · Manager · age 59 · Qatar
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Qatar have played 638 internationals since 1970, winning 260 for a 40.8% win rate (260W 156D 222L, 897 goals for / 777 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 0W 1D 5L from 6 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Bosnia-Herzegovina 1–3 · 2026-06-24 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Canada 0–6 · 2026-06-18 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Switzerland 1–1 · 2026-06-13 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs El Salvador 0–0 · 2026-06-06
- L vs Republic of Ireland 0–1 · 2026-05-28
- L vs Tunisia 0–3 · 2025-12-07 · Arab Cup
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Qatar's Top World Cup Scorers
- Mohammed Muntari — 1 World Cup goal
- Hassan Al-Haydos — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group B Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar are in Group B.
What are Qatar's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Qatar a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1539.
When was the Qatar national football team founded?
1970.
Where do Qatar play their home matches?
At the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar (capacity 12,946).
What is Qatar's all-time record?
Qatar have played 638 internationals, winning 260 (40.8%). At the World Cup they have 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats from 6 matches.