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Though not the most high-profile fixture on paper, Qatar vs. Switzerland promises to deliver plenty of excitement when the two sides meet on Saturday.
The tournament's first two days have already produced some outstanding displays, contentious calls and wild celebrations, with Qatar and Switzerland looking to make their own mark early in the competition.
Most expect a straightforward Swiss win at Levi's Stadium, with the Nati boasting a stronger squad, greater tournament pedigree and a higher FIFA ranking — all pointing toward a convincing opening victory. Murat Yakin will settle for nothing less than all three points, and will likely push for a commanding margin to bolster Switzerland's goal difference.
Qatar enters as a heavy underdog, having been eliminated in the group stage as hosts of the previous World Cup, with Julen Lopetegui unable to arrest a dismal run of results heading into this summer's tournament. It will take something extraordinary just to avoid defeat, let alone claim a win.
Here's how fans can catch all the action in Santa Clara.
What Time Does Qatar vs. Switzerland Kick Off?
How to Watch Qatar vs. Switzerland on TV, Live Stream
FOX Sports and Telemundo are the main broadcasters for Qatar vs. Switzerland in the United States, while TSN, CTV, RDS and Crave are all airing the match in Canada.
ITV is the home for viewers in the United Kingdom, or STV for those in Scotland, and ViX is the primary option for fans in Mexico.
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United States | FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One |
Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, RDS, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave |
Mexico | ViX Mexico |
United Kingdom | ITV 1, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player |
What's Next for Qatar, Switzerland?
Switzerland's Group B schedule gets tougher following the Qatar fixture. The Swiss face Bosnia & Herzegovina on matchday two on Thursday, June 18, before rounding out the group stage against co-hosts Canada on Wednesday, June 24.
Qatar will next take on Canada, having fallen to defeat in their only previous meeting with the Canucks, before wrapping up their group campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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Ewan Ross-Murray is a freelance soccer writer who focuses primarily on the Premier League. Ewan was born in Leicester, but his heart, and club allegiance, belongs to Liverpool.