Qatar

Qatar, with its capital in Doha and a population of 3 million, is known for futuristic skyline, pearl diving heritage, and hosting the 2022 World Cup. Qatar is roughly the size of Connecticut but has the highest GDP per capita in the world.

In football, the The Maroons are a 1-time World Cup participant with their best result being Group stage (2022). Their World Cup journey began in 2022, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Akram Afif as their talisman under head coach Carlos Queiroz. Qatar won the 2019 Asian Cup as the biggest surprise in the tournament's history, beating Japan 3-1 in the final.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Qatar at 4.5 out of 10, ranking them #28 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group B, they face Canada, Switzerland in what has been categorized as a highly competitive group (difficulty 7/10).

Qatar supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in Canada and the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.