2.6% modelled chance to reach the semifinal
Qatar World Cup 2026 chances.
The route model gives Qatar a 7% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 2.6% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, then see which cities open up along each route.
Confirmed schedule
Qatar plays its World Cup 2026 group games in San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, and Seattle.
Chance ladder
How far could Qatar go?
These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.
Knockouts
62.4%
Quarterfinal
7%
Semifinal
2.6%
Final
1%
Champion
0.4%
Tournament is live
Check today's games before planning Qatar's route.
The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.
Route model
How could Qatar get through?
This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.
Win group
19.2%
Finish second
25.4%
Advance as third
17.9%
Out in group
37.6%
Before you book
Turn Qatar's route into a plan.
Qatar is confirmed for San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, and Seattle. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.
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Qatar World Cup 2026 FAQ
Where does Qatar play in World Cup 2026?
Qatar plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, and Seattle.
When is Qatar's first World Cup 2026 match?
Qatar's first group match is Qatar vs Switzerland on Sat, Jun 13 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco Bay Area.
Who does Qatar play in the group stage?
Qatar plays Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group B.
What stadiums does Qatar play at in World Cup 2026?
Qatar's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Levi's Stadium, BC Place, and Lumen Field.
What is Qatar's possible knockout route?
The knockout route depends on whether Qatar wins Group B, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.
Match-by-match path
Win, lose, where next?
Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.
If group winner
19.2% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 85
Vancouver
Thu, Jul 2 · BC Place
Chance here
19.2%
Win this match: 41.9%
Total path chance: 8%
Next: Vancouver · Round of 16
Lose this match: 58.1%
Total path chance: 11.2%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 96
Vancouver
Tue, Jul 7 · BC Place
Chance here
8%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 3%
Next: Kansas City · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 5%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 100
Kansas City
Sat, Jul 11 · Arrowhead Stadium
Chance here
3%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 1.1%
Next: Atlanta · Semifinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 1.9%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 102
Atlanta
Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Chance here
1.1%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.4%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.7%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
0.4%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: Eliminated
If group runner-up
25.4% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 73
Los Angeles
Sun, Jun 28 · SoFi Stadium
Chance here
25.4%
Win this match: 41.9%
Total path chance: 10.6%
Next: Houston · Round of 16
Lose this match: 58.1%
Total path chance: 14.8%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 89
Houston
Sat, Jul 4 · NRG Stadium
Chance here
10.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 4%
Next: Boston · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 6.6%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 97
Boston
Thu, Jul 9 · Gillette Stadium
Chance here
4%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 1.5%
Next: Dallas · Semifinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 2.5%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 101
Dallas
Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium
Chance here
1.5%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.6%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.9%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
0.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.4%
Next: Eliminated
Model notes
Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.
Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.