Qatar vs Switzerland Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds - Saturday, June 13th
Qatar and Switzerland kick off their FIFA World Cup campaigns on Saturday afternoon. Read our full match preview, lineups, team news, and prediction for Qatar vs. Switzerland on Saturday, June 13th at Levi's Stadium in California.
OC Staff - June 13, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadQatar vs Switzerland: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Qatar and Switzerland kick off their FIFA World Cup campaigns on 13th June 2026 at 3 PM ET, with both nations eager to establish an early advantage in a highly competitive group. Currently sitting in third and fourth place respectively before a ball has been kicked in anger, this opening fixture at the tournament venue represents a crucial opportunity to secure three vital points and set the tone for the rest of the group stage.
Qatar vs Switzerland Form
The hosts enter the tournament on the back of a scoreless draw against El Salvador in their final warm-up match. The home side have struggled for momentum recently, having also suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ireland in late May, leaving them searching for clinical edge ahead of the tournament opener.
In contrast, the visitors travel to the tournament in a buoyant mood following a 1-1 draw against Australia. The away side's recent warm-up schedule has been highly encouraging, highlighted by a commanding 4-1 victory over Jordan and an impressive 4-3 triumph against Germany earlier in the spring, proving they can compete with the world's best.
Qatar vs Switzerland Head to Head
These two nations have crossed paths just once before in their history. In that solitary meeting back in November 2018, Qatar pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory in an international friendly on Swiss soil. Given the lack of historical fixtures between them, both teams will treat this as a fresh slate on the grandest stage of all.
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Qatar vs. Switzerland Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
Qatar vs. Switzerland Odds
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Qatar vs Switzerland Probable Lineups
Qatar (4-3-3): Abunada; Amin, Miguel, Khoukhi, Oui; Gaber, Fathy, Boudiaf; Afif, Ali, Junior
Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Rodríguez, Akanji, Elvedi, Widmer; Xhaka, Freuler; Manzambi, Aebischer, Ndoye; Embolo
Qatar vs Switzerland Team News
The hosts will rely heavily on the attacking partnership of Akram Afif and Almoez Ali, both of whom carry invaluable tournament experience from four years ago. Defensively, the experienced centre-back pairing of Pedro Miguel and Boualem Khoukhi, who possess a combined age of 70, will need to be at their absolute best. In the engine room, Ahmed Fathi remains the key figure tasked with disrupting the opposition's rhythm. No injuries or suspensions have been reported for the squad.
The visitors are navigating a transitional period following the international retirements of legendary figures Xherdan Shaqiri, Yann Sommer, and Fabian Schär. However, their midfield remains formidable, anchored by the experienced and well-established partnership of Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler. Up front, Breel Embolo is set to lead the line, supported by exciting young talents like Dan Ndoye and Johan Manzambi. The Swiss squad enters the tournament with a clean bill of health.
Prediction: Qatar 0-2 Switzerland
While the home side will be desperate to make amends for their underwhelming performance at the last World Cup, they face a steep uphill task. Under the guidance of Julen Lopetegui, the hosts stumbled through Asian qualifying, conceding an alarming 28 goals in the process. The visitors, conversely, went unbeaten through their qualifying campaign and possess far superior technical quality. Expect the Swiss to control the tempo from midfield and secure a comfortable opening victory.
Best Bet: Switzerland to Win to Nil (-130) Check out the best odds on Fanatics Sportsbook
The hosts have struggled for cutting edge in the final third, failing to score in their last two outings against Ireland and El Salvador. With the defensive partnership of Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi shielded by a robust midfield, the visitors look well-placed to keep a clean sheet while securing all three points.
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