LIVE: How to watch today's Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, commentators, confirmed team news, kits, weather conditions and start time

World Cup - Game Week 1

13 Jun 2026 - 15:00

Levi's Stadium

Today's game between Qatar and Switzerland will kick-off at 13 Jun 2026, 20:00.

Qatar vs Switzerland is available to watch live on TV and via live stream. The TV channel and live stream options for your region are listed below.

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Is Qatar vs Switzerland on BBC or ITV?

While the BBC and ITV are sharing the broadcasting rights for the 2026 tournament, today's Qatar vs Switzerland match will be shown exclusively on ITV. You can watch the entire game live on ITV1 (or STV for viewers in Scotland), with the live studio build-up starting at 7:30 PM BST to bring you all the pre-match analysis, team news, and tactical breakdowns before the whistle blows.

Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?

Mark Pougatch presents ITV1's coverage from New York alongside former Scotland striker Duncan Ferguson and ex-England internationals Gary Neville and Ian Wright.

Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon are commentating in Santa Clara.

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Qatar and Switzerland open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns against each other in Group B, with the match taking place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

For Qatar, this fixture carries the weight of history. Four years after becoming the first host nation to lose all three group-stage matches, The Maroons arrive in North America having earned their place on merit, qualifying through the AFC's fourth-round playoff process. That distinction matters to this squad.

Under Julen Lopetegui, Qatar bring genuine attacking threats. Akram Afif and Almoez Ali form a dangerous partnership, and the team has developed a more expansive style since the 2022 tournament. They are the reigning Asian champions, and they carry that confidence into Group B.

Switzerland, by contrast, are experienced World Cup operators. Murat Yakin's side qualified as unbeaten group winners in UEFA qualifying, dropping just two goals across the entire campaign. Their core is built on the composure of Granit Xhaka in midfield and the reliability of Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi at the back.

The Rossocrociati's recent warm-up form has been mixed, and Qatar will sense an opportunity. Switzerland drew 0-0 with El Salvador in their final pre-tournament friendly, while Qatar themselves drew 1-1 with Australia days before the tournament began.

Group B also contains Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina, meaning both sides know that dropping points in the opener could prove costly. Here is everything you need to know about where to watch Qatar vs Switzerland live.

How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland with VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Confirmed team news & squads

Qatar vs Switzerland lineups

4-3-3

Qatar

QAT

Formation

Switzerland

SUI

4-3-3

M. AbunadaP. MiguelB. KhoukhiA. Al OuiH. ElaminJ. GaberI. LayeA. MadiboY. AbdurisagEdmilson JuniorA. AfifG. KobelR. RodriguezD. ZakariaM. AkanjiN. ElvediR. FreulerG. XhakaM. AebischerB. EmboloD. NdoyeR. Vargas

Switzerland

SUI

4-3-3

QATSUI

Starting XI

• 1

  M. Abunada

  7.0
  1

  G. Kobel

  7.0
• 2

  P. Miguel

  7.0
  13

  R. Rodriguez

  M. Muheim 89'

  7.1
• 16

  CB. Khoukhi

  6.9
  6

  D. Zakaria

  6.5
• 13

  A. Al Oui

  A. Fathi 60'

  6.4
  5

  M. Akanji

  6.6
• 14

  H. Elamin

  6.8
  4

  N. Elvedi

  6.8
• 5

  J. Gaber

  K. Boudiaf 60'

  6.0
  8

  R. Freuler

  A. Jashari 89'

  6.9
• 4

  I. Laye

  6.8
  10

  CG. Xhaka

  6.7
• 23

  A. Madibo

  M. Manai 78'

  6.3
  20

  M. Aebischer

  F. Rieder 65'

  7.2
• 15

  Y. Abdurisag

  A. Alaaeldin 60'

  6.3
  7

  B. Embolo

  7.8
• 8

  Edmilson Junior

  H. Al-Haydos 88'

  6.1
  11

  D. Ndoye

  J. Manzambi 65'

  7.0
• 11

  A. Afif

  6.8
  17

  R. Vargas

  Z. Amdouni 79'

  7.3

Substitutes

• 21

  S. Zakaria
  23

  Z. Amdouni

  R. Vargas 79'

  6.0
• 10

  H. Al-Haydos

  Edmilson Junior 88'

  6.3
  3

  S. Widmer
• 17

  A. Al Ganehi
  12

  Y. Mvogo
• 20

  A. Fathi

  A. Al Oui 60'

  6.3
  15

  D. Sow
• 7

  A. Alaaeldin

  Y. Abdurisag 60'

  6.5
  21

  M. Keller
• 12

  K. Boudiaf

  J. Gaber 60'

  6.5
  25

  L. Jaquez
• 22

  M. Barsham
  2

  M. Muheim

  R. Rodriguez 89'

  5.2
• 24

  T. Jamshid
  26

  C. Itten
• 6

  A. Hatem
  24

  A. Amenda
• 9

  M. Muntari
  18

  E. Coemert
• 25

  H. Al Hussain
  19

  N. Okafor
• 19

  A. Ali
  14

  A. Jashari

  R. Freuler 89'

  5.7
• 18

  S. Al Brake
  22

  F. Rieder

  M. Aebischer 65'

  5.8
• 3

  L. Mendes
  9

  J. Manzambi

  D. Ndoye 65'

  5.8
• 26

  M. Manai

  A. Madibo 78'
  16

  C. Fassnacht

Manager

• 
  J. Lopetegui

• 
  M. Yakin

Qatar confirmed starting XI: Mahmud Abunada; Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Ayoub Al-Oui, Homam Ahmed; Issa Laye, Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam, Assim Madibo; Edmilson Junior, Akram Afif, Yousuf Abdelrazzaq. Coach: Julen Lopetegui.

Switzerland confirmed starting XI: Gregor Kobel; Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka (captain), Michel Aebischer; Rubén Vargas, Dan Ndoye; Breel Embolo. Coach: Murat Yakin.

Form

QAT - Form

AllHome

L0-1

D1-1

L0-3

L1-0

D0-0

Goal Scored (Conceded)

1/6

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

1/5

SUI - Form

AllAway

D1-1

L3-4

D0-0

W4-1

D1-1

Goal Scored (Conceded)

9/7

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Qatar head into this fixture with a difficult run of recent results, taking just one point from their last five matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw with El Salvador on June 6. That followed a 1-0 defeat to Ireland in May and three losses across the FIFA Arab Cup in late 2025, including a 3-0 reverse against Tunisia. Qatar have struggled for goals and consistency across the five-game stretch.

Switzerland's recent record is more encouraging, though not without flaws. They drew 1-1 with Australia on June 6 in their final warm-up and beat Jordan 4-1 on May 31. Their five-game run also includes a 3-4 defeat to Germany in March, a result that exposed some defensive vulnerability. Across their last five matches, Switzerland scored seven goals and conceded seven.

Head-to-Head Record

Head to Head

Draw

1

0

0

14 Nov

Friendlies

Switzerland

SUI

0

Qatar

QAT

1

FT

1Goals Scored0

Games over 2.5 goals0/1

Both teams scored0/1

The head-to-head record between these two nations is extremely limited. Only one previous meeting exists in the available data: a friendly in November 2018, in which Qatar won 1-0 away in Switzerland. That result makes Saturday's World Cup group stage encounter just the second documented meeting between the sides.

Confirmed kits

Qatar are wearing their traditional all-maroon kits, with their goalkeeper wearing a yellow kit with black trim.

Switzerland will wear their light green and grey shirts, with grey shorts and socks. Their goalkeeper will wear light blue.

The match officials will wear yellow kits.

Weather

It is sunny, with a moderate breeze in Santa Clara, where Qatar play Switzerland in Group B. The temperature is 28°C (82°F) at kick off, rising to 31°C (88°F) by full time. There are light winds from north-north-west. Humidity is a 38% at kick off, though will decline to 34% by the final whistle.

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Qatar vs Switzerland today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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