Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Qatar and Switzerland will meet in the next FIFA World Cup clash at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The match is scheduled to start at 12 AM PKT, June 14.

With Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina coming up later in the fixture list, both teams understand how important the opening match is. In a mega event like the FIFA World Cup, getting points early can make a big difference, so the upcoming match already feels very important for both sides.

These two teams have never faced each other in a FIFA World Cup before, so this will be their first meeting on football’s biggest stage.

Their recent World Cup journeys have been very different. Qatar struggled badly at their home tournament in 2022, finishing last in their group with three defeats and just one goal scored. Switzerland, on the other hand, made it to the round of 16 after a strong and determined group stage run, before eventually being knocked out.

For the upcoming encounter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the starting XI of both teams have been revealed. Let’s take a look at them below.

Qatar Starting XI

Abunada; Al-Oui, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Al Amin; Madibo, Laye, Gaber; Edmilson Junior, Abdurisag, Afif

Switzerland Starting XI

Kobel; Elvedi, Akanji, Zakaria; Rodriguez, Freuler, Xhaka, Aebischer; Ndoye, Vargas; Embolo