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Stadium
Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Coach
Julen Lopetegui Argote
Founded
1960
Form (last 5)
LLDL
🦁 Nickname
The Maroon
🏛️ Federation
Qatar Football Association (QFA)
Captain
Akram Afif
🏆 First World Cup
2022
Best achievement
Back-to-back Asian Cup champions (2019, 2023)

Season Statistics

World Cup 2026Group BSeason 2026
4
Position
3
MP
0
W
1
D
2
L
2
GF
10
GA
1
Pts

🏆
0%
Win rate
0.7
Goals / game
🛡️
3.3
Conceded / game
🧤
0/ 4
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF2
GA10
GD8
Form (last 5)
LLDL(0W 1D 3L)

Form (last 5)

Upcoming Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures

Standings

Standings of Group B in the World Cup 2026 group stage.

#TeamMPWDLGDPts
1QualificationSwitzerlandSwitzerland3210+47
2QualificationCanadaCanada3111+54
3QualificationBosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & Herzegovina3111-14
4QualificationQatarQatar3012-81
Full Standings

Full Squad

Key Players

Recent Results

Trophies

🏆AFC Asian Cup
×2
Last won: 2023
2019, 2023

History of the Qatar national team

Founding and Early Years

The Qatar national team, nicknamed "the Maroon," is governed by the Qatar Football Association (QFA), founded in 1960. Driven by massive investment in the development of the national game, it established itself as the great rising power of Asian football.

Team Evolution

The high point of this rise came in 2022, when Qatar became the first Middle Eastern country to host a World Cup, an event that left a lasting mark on the development of the country's football infrastructure.

Great Managers

Qatar built its continental dominance with back-to-back Asian Cup titles. Julen Lopetegui, the Spanish head coach, now leads the Maroon.

Iconic Players

Akram Afif, current captain, Qatar's all-time top scorer and hero of the 2023 continental triumph, single-handedly embodies the rise of the national game.

Major Achievements

Qatar have won back-to-back Asian Cup titles (2019, 2023) and hosted the 2022 World Cup, where they became the first host nation in history to be eliminated in the first round. At the 2026 World Cup, they were again eliminated in the group stage, with a draw against Switzerland (1-1), a heavy defeat to Canada (0-6), and a loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina (1-3).

The Team Today

Under Julen Lopetegui, Qatar rank among the respected nations of the Asian continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Overall record

Current losing streak: 2 matches

Based on the last 4 matches played

4
MP
0
W
1
D
3
L
2
GF
11
GA
0
Clean sheets
-9
GD
Home
1
MP
0
W
1
D
0
L
1
GF
1
GA
Away
3
MP
0
W
0
D
3
L
1
GF
10
GA
Worst defeat
Canada✈️
06

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

Qatar News

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Ahmed Kantari Appointed Morocco U17 Head Coach

The Moroccan federation has appointed Ahmed Kantari as U17 national team coach, replacing Portugal's Tiago Lima Pereira, ahead of Morocco hosting the 2027 U17 AFCON.

August 12, 2026
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Wydad Seals Nizar Al Rashdan Deal to Reinforce Defensive Midfield

Wydad AC have reached an agreement with Jordan international Nizar Al Rashdan, a defensive midfielder, on a two-season contract.

August 12, 2026
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Aguerd takes part in his first group training session with Al Sadd after completing medical tests

Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd took part in his first group training session with Al Sadd, after successfully passing his medical tests following his transfer from Olympique de Marseille.

August 4, 2026
Medical question: Could Aguerd miss his Al Sadd debut due to a late transfer?Transfers

Medical question: Could Aguerd miss his Al Sadd debut due to a late transfer?

The imminent transfer of Nayef Aguerd to Al Sadd is raising questions about his fitness for his debut, given the tight timeline between the deal's completion and the start of official competition.

August 3, 2026
Another Moroccan leaves Europe: Aguerd close to Al Sadd moveTransfers

Another Moroccan leaves Europe: Aguerd close to Al Sadd move

Qatari club Al Sadd is closing in on a final agreement with Olympique de Marseille to sign Moroccan international defender Nayef Aguerd, in a deal that could be finalized in the coming days.

August 3, 2026
Morocco's national team crosses the 500-million-euro market value markNational Teams

Morocco's national team crosses the 500-million-euro market value mark

Driven by their 2026 World Cup run, the Atlas Lions reach an unprecedented collective valuation of 512.7 million euros.

July 27, 2026
Spain Reclaim World No. 1 as Morocco Hits Historic High in Post-World Cup FIFA RankingsNational Teams

Spain Reclaim World No. 1 as Morocco Hits Historic High in Post-World Cup FIFA Rankings

One day after the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA released its updated world ranking: Spain back on top, and Morocco reaching a historic sixth place.

July 25, 2026
CHAN's Best Player and Arab Cup Golden Ball Winner — Hrimat Moves to QatarTransfers

CHAN's Best Player and Arab Cup Golden Ball Winner — Hrimat Moves to Qatar

Hrimat leaves FAR Rabat for Al Shamal in a transfer reported at $2.5 million.

July 25, 2026
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Who is Slavko Vinčić, referee of the 2026 World Cup final?

FIFA has picked Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić to referee the 2026 World Cup final — his second World Cup date with Argentina after the 2022 Saudi Arabia shock.

July 19, 2026
World Cup 2026: how much will the winner between Spain and Argentina earn?BreakingFIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: how much will the winner between Spain and Argentina earn?

Between Spain and Argentina, the winner of the July 19 final will pocket $62.5 million from FIFA.

July 18, 2026
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World Cup 2022 vs 2026: Lionel Messi's incredible stats compared

Champion in Qatar in 2022, historic records in 2026: comparing Lionel Messi's stats across his last two World Cups.

July 18, 2026
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France vs England: World Cup 3rd Place

Kick-off time, stadium, probable lineups and head-to-head history: everything to know about the France vs England third-place match at the 2026 World Cup.

July 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is Qatar's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Qatar's current standing?+

Qatar are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 1 points.

How many Asian Cup titles has Qatar won?+

Two consecutive: 2019 and 2023.

Who is Qatar's captain?+

Akram Afif, Qatar's all-time top scorer.

Has Qatar ever hosted the World Cup?+

Yes, in 2022, their first-ever appearance, as hosts.

How did Qatar's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the group stage.

Who is Qatar's current head coach?+

Julen Lopetegui, the Spanish head coach.