The teams from Qatar and Switzerland open the dispute in Group B of the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (22). The match takes place at 4pm (Brasília time) at Levi’s Stadium, located in Santa Clara, in the United States. Fans will be able to follow the game live through ge’s Real Time, which will cover every episode of the decisive match for the first round.
Inaugural duel at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara
The match between Qatar and Switzerland marks the kickoff for both teams in one of the World Cup groups. The choice of Levi’s Stadium, one of California’s iconic arenas, reinforces the geographic scope of the 2026 edition, which will be hosted in three countries. For the teams, starting the competition with a positive result is crucial for their ambitions in the group stage.
Qatar’s trajectory in World Cups and the search for affirmation
The Qatar team is competing in its second World Cup, having participated as host country in 2022, where it was eliminated in the group stage. The current preparation for the 2026 World Cup has not been the easiest, with the team recording a defeat to Ireland (1-0) and a goalless draw with El Salvador in recent friendlies. Qatar’s qualification for this tournament came through the fourth stage of the Asian Qualifiers, after a draw with Oman and a victory over the United Arab Emirates.
Within the Qatari squad, the presence of naturalized players of Brazilian origin is a highlight. Edmilson Junior, born in Belgium with roots in Itabaiana (Sergipe), has played for Qatar since 2024. In addition to him, Lucas Mendes, a full-back trained at Coritiba, chose to represent the Asian team three years ago, bringing experience from Brazilian clubs to the international scene.
Switzerland seeks to break historical marks in the competition
With a rich history in World Cups, Switzerland arrives for its 13th participation with the aim of surpassing the quarter-final record achieved in 1934, 1938 and 1954. The European team demonstrated strength in the European Qualifiers, leading Group B with four wins and two draws in clashes against Kosovo, Slovenia and Sweden.
The Swiss squad is made up of big names who play in major European leagues. Among the likely starters are Ndoye, Nottingham Forest striker, and Akanji, Manchester City defender, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan. The midfield has the experience of Granit Xhaka, Sunderland player and record holder for Switzerland, with an impressive 145 appearances for the national team.
How to watch live and the full arbitration picture
For football fans who want to follow every detail of the match, broadcast and real-time service will be available. Furthermore, the refereeing team responsible for conducting the game has already been defined, ensuring the fairness of the confrontation.
–Where to watch: The live broadcast will be done by Cazé TV. ge.globo will also do Real Time, covering all the moments of the match.
–Arbitration:
– Referee: Said Martínez (HON)
– Assistants: Walter Lopez and Christian Ramirez (HON)
– Fourth Referee: Oshane Nation (JAM)
– VAR: Caleb Wales (TTO)
Probable lineups for the two teams for the clash
The technical committees of Qatar and Switzerland must align their best formations for their debut at the World Cup. The probable lineups reflect the coaches’ choices to seek the first points in Group B.Probable Qatar lineup (Coach: Julen Lopetegui):
– Abunada
– Al-Oui
–Gueye Laye
– Khoukhi
– Fathi
– Homam Ahmed
– Jassem Gaber
– Lucas Mendes
– Edmilson Junior
– Afif
– AbdurisagProbable lineup for Switzerland (Coach: Murat Yakin):
– Kobel
– Widmer
– Akanji
– Elvedi
– Ricardo Rodríguez
– Freuler
– Xhaka
– Aebischer
– Ndoye
– Amdouni
– Manzambi
