Qatar vs Switzerland Predictions

• The Swiss recorded three-goal wins over Kosovo, Slovenia, and Sweden in qualifying
• Qatar conceded 29 times across 18 matches in their qualifying campaign
• Embolo has scored nine times in his last 12 internationals

Swiss set for another comprehensive win

The Swiss had their best-ever Euros campaign two years ago, beating Italy in the last 16 before taking runners-up England to penalties. Now they’re aiming to do the same at this summer’s World Cup, having failed to win a knockout match at the tournament since the 1930s.

The Swiss are favourites to top Group B ahead of hosts Canada, with Qatar expected to make up the numbers following their dismal showing on home soil in 2022. The Qataris conceded seven goals across their three group defeats four years ago, and their preparations for this edition have seen some dispiriting results.

Qatar lost 1-0 to the Republic of Ireland in Dublin, in their first fixture of 2026. They conceded 29 goals across 18 games in qualifying, and this more vibrant Swiss side can exploit that.

The Swiss stormed to the finals, beating Kosovo, Slovenia, and Sweden by at least three goals in each of their home matches. They also found time to travel to the US last June, putting four goals past both Mexico and the USMNT in friendly wins.

This fixture looks perfectly set up for Breel Embolo to make an impact after scoring twice at Euro 2024. The 29-year-old has scored nine goals across his last 12 games for his country. He’s scored in encounters with Germany and Jordan this year, and he can add to that against Qatar.