Qatar World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA QAT · Group B · Head coach: Julen Julian Argote Lopetegui
Hosts in 2022, Qatar now prove they can compete away from home advantage. a psychological test for a nation still building World Cup pedigree. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Qatar travel with 26 players in Group B, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group B with Canada (co-host), Switzerland and a UEFA playoff winner. Qatar need points against Canada and the playoff team. Julen Julian Argote Lopetegui leads the side with a clear tactical identity: Technical 4-3-3 with patient build-up, overloads in half-spaces and reliance on quick combinations rather than aerial power.
AFC route secured through consistent results against Middle Eastern and Central Asian opponents. 2022 (hosts). group stage; three losses but competitive in spells against Netherlands and Senegal. FIFA's published shirt names include ALAEDDIN, EDMILSON JR., MUNTARI and ALHAYDOS among the 26 call-ups. 25 players were listed with QAT clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 ABUNADA (Al Rayyan SC (QAT)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Canada's pace on the counter is the main threat. Qatar must control midfield tempo. Round of 32 as a strong goal; knockout win would mark a new era.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | ABUNADA | Al Rayyan SC (QAT) |
| 2 | DF | PEDRO | Al Sadd SC (QAT) |
| 3 | DF | L. MENDES | Al Wakrah SC (QAT) |
| 4 | DF | GUEYE | Al Arabi SC (QAT) |
| 5 | DF | JASSEM | Al Rayyan SC (QAT) |
| 6 | MF | A. AZIZ | Al Rayyan SC (QAT) |
| 7 | FW | ALAEDDIN | Al Rayyan SC (QAT) |
| 8 | FW | EDMILSON JR. | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 9 | FW | MUNTARI | Al Gharafa SC (QAT) |
| 10 | FW | ALHAYDOS | Al Sadd SC (QAT) |
| 11 | FW | AFIF | Al Sadd SC (QAT) |
| 12 | MF | KARIM | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 13 | DF | AYOUB | Al Gharafa SC (QAT) |
| 14 | DF | HOMAM | Cultural Leonesa (ESP) |
| 15 | FW | YUSUF | Al Wakrah SC (QAT) |
| 16 | DF | KHOUKHI | Al Sadd SC (QAT) |
| 17 | MF | A. ALGANEHI | Al Gharafa SC (QAT) |
| 18 | DF | SULTAN | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 19 | FW | ALMOEZ | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 20 | MF | A. FATHY | Al Arabi SC (QAT) |
| 21 | GK | SALAH | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 22 | GK | BARSHAM | Al Sadd SC (QAT) |
| 23 | MF | MADIBO | Al Wakrah SC (QAT) |
| 24 | FW | TAHSIN | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 25 | DF | ALHASHMI | Al Arabi SC (QAT) |
| 26 | FW | MANAI | Al Shamal SC (QAT) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players did Qatar name for World Cup 2026 without home advantage?
Qatar (QAT) submitted 26 players on 2026-06-03 to prove they can compete away from 2022 hosting. Canada, Bosnia and Switzerland form Group B, and Gulf-based or European clubs appear on FIFA's list.
Who is Qatar's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Julen Julian Argote Lopetegui (Spain) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. Technical 4-3-3 with patient build-up, overloads in half-spaces and reliance on quick combinations rather than aerial power.
What is a realistic target for Qatar at World Cup 2026?
Round of 32 as a strong goal; knockout win would mark a new era. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Qatar World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Qatar squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Qatar's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.