By estherdidsang@gmail.com 
Four years on from their first appearance at the FIFA World Cup, Qatar will hope to fare rather better in North America than they did in 2022.
The Maroons were the first nation to play at the finals without ever previously qualifying when they hosted the tournament in 2022, but they quickly set another unwanted record as they became the first host country to be eliminated after two games. Now managed by experienced Spanish head coach Julen Lopetegui, Qatar will hope to use the lessons from their home humbling to pick up their first-ever points at the tournament, although their opener against Switzerland is the first of three tricky games in Group B.
This is Switzerland’s sixth successive appearance at the finals and they will be confident of getting off to a winning start, having been within a penalty shoot-out of reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2024. Manager Murat Yakin has now been in charge for five years and has picked a good blend of experience and youth, with familiar faces including Manuel Akanji, Granit Xhaka and Ricardo Rodriguez joined by the likes of Johan Manzambi and Dan Ndoye.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Qatar vs Switzerland for free in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland for free
Qatar vs Switzerland is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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Use a VPN to watch Qatar vs Switzerland live streams
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in the US
US viewers can watch Qatar vs Switzerland on Fox.
You can watch every World Cup game on Fox and FS1 which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Fox One (3-day free trial) is an alternative option for those looking to stream both channels as well.
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Qatar vs Switzerland for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in Australia
Qatar vs Switzerland will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Qatar vs Switzerland in Canada
In Canada, TSN and free-to-air channel CTV will be broadcasting Qatar vs Switzerland.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
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Qatar vs Switzerland: Match Information
What time does Qatar vs Switzerland start?
Qatar vs Switzerland kicks-off at 8pm BST / 3pm ET on Saturday, June 13. That’s 5am AEST on Sunday, June 14 in Australia.
What are the squads for Qatar vs Switzerland?
Qatar
Goalkeepers: Salah Zakaria (Al-Duhail), Mahmoud Abunada (Al Rayyan), Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd).
Defenders: Hashmi Hussein (Al Arabi), Ayoub Alawi (Al Gharafa), Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd), Pedro Miguel (Al-Sadd), Issa Laaye (Al Arabi), Lucas Mendes (Al-Wakrah), Sultan Al-Brake (Al-Duhail), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa).
Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Manai (Al Shamal), Jassem Jaber (Al Arabi), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail), Ahmed Fathi (Al Arabi), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al Rayyan), Assim Madibo (Al-Wakrah).
Forwards: Tahseen Mohammed (Al-Duhail), Edmilson Junior (Al-Duhail), Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail), Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Mohammed Muntari (Al Gharafa), Youssef Abdulrazzaq (Al-Wakrah), Ahmed Alaa (Al Rayyan), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sadd), Ahmed Al-Janahi (Al Gharafa).
Switzerland
Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient).
Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz).
Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco).
Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United).
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Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Canada |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
Qatar |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
Switzerland |
0 |
0 |
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