Sports · 12 June 2026

Qatar seeks redemption in World Cup opener

Qatar, the back-to-back Asian champions, are looking to bounce back from a poor World Cup debut as they face Switzerland. The Swiss, managed by Murat Yakin, are expected to dominate Group B and feel confident against their opponents on Saturday. This is only Qatar's second World Cup appearance, while Switzerland has reached the quarter-finals three times.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 June 2026 at 20:00

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