World Cup history
Qatar (The Maroons) has appeared at 1 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Group stage 2022. Founded in 1960, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the AFC pool, coached by Bartolomé Márquez.
- World Cup appearances1
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishGroup stage 2022
- Head coachBartolomé Márquez
- Founded1960
- FIFAAFC
Star players
- Akram Afif
- Almoez Ali
- Hassan Al-Haydos
- Karim Boudiaf
- Saad Al Sheeb
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Qatar won the World Cup?
Qatar has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Group stage 2022.
Who is the head coach of Qatar?
Bartolomé Márquez leads Qatar into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Qatar played in the World Cup?
Qatar has appeared 1 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Qatar's star players?
Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al-Haydos, Karim Boudiaf, Saad Al Sheeb.
What confederation does Qatar represent?
Qatar plays in the AFC confederation.
When does Qatar play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Qatar's nickname?
The Maroons
Plan your Qatar World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
