Four years after their first appearance at the FIFA World Cup, Qatar will be hoping to do somewhat better in North America than they did in 2022.
The Maroons were the first nation to play at the finals without ever qualifying when they hosted the tournament in 2022, but they quickly set another unwanted record when they became the first host nation to be eliminated after two games. Now led by experienced Spanish boss Julen Lopetegui, Qatar will hope to humbly apply the lessons learned from home to pick up their first ever point of the tournament, although their opening match against Switzerland is the first of three difficult Group B matches.
This is Switzerland’s sixth consecutive appearance at the finals and they will be confident of getting off to a winning start, having come within a penalty shoot-out of reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2024. Manager Murat Yakin has now been in charge for five years and has opted for a good mix of experience and youth with familiar faces including Manuel Granit Ahazgue, with the likes of people like Johan Manzambi and Dan Ndoye.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Qatar vs Switzerland for free in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland for free
Qatar vs Switzerland is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in USA
American viewers can watch Qatar vs Switzerland on Fox.
You can watch all World Cup matches on Fox and FS1, which are available on cord cutters such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Fox One (3-day free trial) is an alternative option for those who want to stream both channels as well.
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Qatar vs Switzerland for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in Australia
Qatar vs Switzerland will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in Canada
In Canada, TSN and free channel CTV will broadcast Qatar vs Switzerland.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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Qatar vs Switzerland: Match Information
When does Qatar vs Switzerland start?
Qatar vs Switzerland starts at 8pm BST / 3pm ET Saturday 13 June. It is at 05:00 AEST Sunday 14 June in Australia.
What are the squads for Qatar vs Switzerland?
Qatar
Goalkeepers: Salah Zakaria (Al-Duhail), Mahmoud Abunada (Al Rayyan), Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd).
Defenders: Hashmi Hussein (Al Arabi), Ayoub Alawi (Al Gharafa), Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd), Pedro Miguel (Al-Sadd), Issa Laaye (Al Arabi), Lucas Mendes (Al-Wakrah), Sultan Al-Brake (Al-Duhail), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa).
Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Manai (Al Shamal), Jassem Jaber (Al Arabi), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail), Ahmed Fathi (Al Arabi), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al Rayyan), Assim Madibo (Al-Wakrah).
Extenders: Tahseen Mohammed (Al-Duhail), Edmilson Junior (Al-Duhail), Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail), Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Mohammed Muntari (Al Gharafa), Youssef Abdulrazzaq (Al-Wakrah), Ahmed Alaa (Al Rayyan), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sa Gharafa), (Al-Sa Gharafa).
Switzerland
Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient).
Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz).
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco).
Extenders: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United).
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Canada |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
Qatar |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
Switzerland |
0 |
0 |
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