How to Watch: Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup Match Live Stream, TV Channel, and More

Today's game between Qatar and Switzerland will kick-off at June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM.

Qatar vs Switzerland is available to watch live in the United States across a number of TV channels and streaming platforms. The TV channel and live stream options are listed below.

You don’t need a traditional cable subscription or an expensive satellite package to catch today's 2026 World Cup Group B opener. Because the match is being broadcast live on FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), cord-cutters have several excellent live-streaming television alternatives to watch every minute of the action online.

If you want to ditch cable and stream Qatar vs Switzerland live on your TV, phone, tablet, or gaming console, here are the best streaming services available today:

Fubo is the premier choice for sports fans looking to stream the World Cup immediately without a contract. Its base plan includes both local FOX affiliates and Telemundo, ensuring you get both English and Spanish coverage.

Derek Rae and former England goalkeeper Rob Green are FOX's commentators on Qatar vs Switzerland, with Mark Clattenburg offering insight as a rules analyst.

The Telemundo coverage team includes Jose Hernandez, Darío Daicz, Carlota Vizmanos, Miguel Gurwitz, Diego Lugano, Carlos Ramirez, and Jaime Herrera.

Qatar and Switzerland meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B opener at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with both sides under pressure to get their campaign off to a winning start.

For Qatar, this is a tournament unlike any other. The Maroons arrive not as hosts this time but as a team that must prove themselves on a stage they once organised. Under Julen Lopetegui, the 59-year-old with a coaching career that has taken in Real Madrid, Sevilla, West Ham, and the Spanish national team, Qatar will lean on the creativity of Al-Sadd playmaker Akram Afif and the finishing of Almoez Ali, the national team's all-time leading scorer.

Recent form tells a sobering story for the Maroons. They have not won any of their last five matches, suffering three defeats and drawing two, including a goalless stalemate with El Salvador in their final warm-up game. A 3-0 loss to Tunisia in the FIFA Arab Cup was among the low points of that run.

Switzerland arrive in considerably better shape. Murat Yakin's side dominated their UEFA qualifying group and reached North America without needing a playoff. Granit Xhaka, who steered Sunderland to Premier League safety and Europa League football this season, captains a squad with genuine depth and experience.

One subplot heading into the match is the visa saga surrounding striker Breel Embolo, who missed Switzerland's initial departure to their San Diego training camp after the United States denied him entry. That situation has since been resolved, with Embolo cleared to join the squad and available for selection.

The Swiss drew 1-1 with Australia in their final pre-tournament friendly and beat Jordan 4-1 in late May, showing attacking intent ahead of the group stage. With Yann Sommer in goal and Manuel Akanji anchoring the defence, they carry the look of a team built to advance.

Here is everything you need to know about where to watch Qatar vs Switzerland live.

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.

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.

The confirmed starting lineups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Qatar and Switzerland at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) have been announced:

Switzerland are managed by Murat Yakin. No injuries or suspensions have been confirmed for the Swiss squad, and no probable lineup has been released. Breel Embolo, who had faced travel uncertainty after the United States initially denied him a visa, has since been cleared to join the squad and is available for selection. Updates will be added closer to kick-off.

Qatar have not won any of their last five matches, recording two draws and three defeats. Their most recent outing was a 0-0 draw with El Salvador on June 6, and they also drew 1-1 with Syria in the FIFA Arab Cup. Their three losses in that run include a 3-0 defeat to Tunisia and a 1-0 reverse against Ireland. Qatar scored just one goal across all five matches while conceding five.

Switzerland have a mixed but more encouraging recent record, with one win, three draws, and one defeat across their last five games. Their most recent match ended 1-1 against Australia on June 6. The standout result in that stretch was a 4-1 victory over Jordan on May 31. Switzerland scored seven goals in total across those five matches, though a 4-3 loss to Germany in March shows they can be vulnerable at the back.

The two sides have met just once in the available head-to-head data. Switzerland hosted Qatar in a friendly on November 14, 2018, with Qatar winning 1-0. That result stands as the only recorded meeting between the nations.

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.

It is sunny, with a moderate breeze in Santa Clara, where Qatar play Switzerland in Group B. The temperature is 82°F (28°C) at kick off, rising to 88°F (31°C) 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.

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: