Qatar vs Switzerland

Qatar qualified through World Cup qualifying for the first time after previously appearing only as hosts in 2022.

Mohammed Muntari scored Qatar's first and only World Cup goal at the 2022 tournament and returns for their first World Cup campaign as qualifiers.

Qatar have won none of their last 3 World Cup matches (0W-0D-3L).

Qatar have lost their last 3 World Cup matches, conceding 7 goals.

Qatar lost all three matches as hosts in 2022 and return in 2026 after qualifying on merit for the first time.

Qatar have won none of their last 5 international matches, going 0W-2D-3L with 1 goals scored and 6 conceded.

Qatar have failed to score in each of their last 3 international matches, going 0W-1D-2L with 0 goals scored and 4 conceded.

Qatar have conceded in each of their last 3 World Cup matches, letting in 7 goals in total.

Murat Yakin returns with Switzerland after reaching the Round of 16 in 2022.

Switzerland have conceded 7 goals in their last five international matches, compared to just 1 in the five before that.

Qatar and Switzerland have never met at a FIFA World Cup. This will be their first World Cup encounter.

Qatar and Switzerland have met 1 times in overall international fixtures: Qatar have won 1, with 0 draw(s) and 0 win(s) for Switzerland.