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2026 Qatar World Cup Roster: Full 26-Man Squad, Predicted XI & Printable PDF

Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hassan Al-Haydos captains the side, which lands in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Switzerland. Below is the complete Qatar roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.

Below is the full Qatar 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.

2026 Qatar World Cup Roster

2026 Qatar World Cup roster

Qatar named 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 9 forwards.

Goalkeepers (3)

  • Mahmud Abunada – Al-Rayyan SC
  • Salah Zakaria – Al Duhail SC
  • Meshaal Barsham – Al Sadd SC

Defenders (9)

  • Pedro Miguel – Al Sadd SC
  • Lucas Mendes – Al-Wakrah SC
  • Issa Laye – Al-Arabi SC
  • Jassem Gaber – Al-Rayyan SC
  • Ayoub Al-Oui – Al-Gharafa SC
  • Homam Ahmed – Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa
  • Boualem Khoukhi – Al Sadd SC
  • Sultan Al-Brake – Al Duhail SC
  • Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain – Al-Arabi SC

Midfielders (5)

  • Abdulaziz Hatem – Al-Rayyan SC
  • Karim Boudiaf – Al Duhail SC
  • Ahmed Al-Ganehi – Al-Gharafa SC
  • Ahmed Fathy – Al-Arabi SC
  • Assim Madibo – Al-Wakrah SC

Forwards (9)

  • Ahmed Alaaeldin – Al-Rayyan SC
  • Edmilson Junior – Al Duhail SC
  • Mohammed Muntari – Al-Gharafa SC
  • Hassan Al-Haydos (C) – Al Sadd SC
  • Akram Afif – Al Sadd SC
  • Yusuf Abdurisag – Al-Wakrah SC
  • Almoez Ali – Al Duhail SC
  • Tahsin Jamshid – Al Duhail SC
  • Mohamed Manai – Al-Shamal SC

Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)

GK: Barsham
DEF: Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Lucas Mendes, Homam Ahmed
MID: Boudiaf, Madibo, Hatem
FWD: Afif, Almoez Ali, Al-Haydos

No. 9: Almoez Ali / Muntari / Abdurisag – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.

Download the Printable Qatar World Cup Roster PDF

Grab the free, low-ink printable Qatar roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.

Qatar at the 2026 World Cup: Group B, Schedule & Standings

Track Qatar all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:

2026 Qatar World Cup Roster FAQ

Who is Qatar’s coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Julen Lopetegui leads Qatar at the 2026 World Cup and named the final 26-man squad. Hassan Al-Haydos wears the captain’s armband.

What group is Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar is in Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Switzerland. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.

How can I download the printable Qatar roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.

Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.

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