Switzerland and Qatar will kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B campaigns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The match will be broadcast live on FOX.
Switzerland's Path to the World Cup
The Swiss national team secured its spot by winning UEFA Group B during European qualifiers. They achieved an undefeated record with four wins and two draws.
In recent friendlies, Switzerland defeated Jordan 4-1 and drew 1-1 with Australia.
The team aims to improve on its Round of 16 exits in four of its last five World Cup appearances.
Qatar's Second World Cup Appearance
Qatar qualified by finishing top of Group A in the fourth round of AFC qualifying. This marks their second World Cup tournament.
During the 2022 World Cup as hosts, Qatar lost all three group matches, scoring one goal and conceding seven.
FOX Sports analyst predicted a tough match, noting that Bosnia could surprise Canada in another group game.
Both teams will look to start Group B on a positive note in Santa Clara.
