World CupSC

Saturday, June 13 · 12:00 PM PT

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Qatar

FIFA #42

vsGroup B
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Switzerland

FIFA #15

The opening match at Levi’s Stadium

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Match-day weather

Santa Clara · Saturday, June 13

74°/53°

Morning marine layer, sunny afternoon

Source

Historical average

💡 Tip: Mid-June: marine layer typically burns off by 10–11am. 12pm kickoff catches full sun on the south side — bring a cap.

We’ll swap in the live forecast two weeks before kickoff.

The storyline

Why this match matters.

Qatar vs Switzerland · 2026 FIFA World Cup · Group B · Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

Qatar, the 2022 World Cup hosts, open Levi’s Stadium’s tournament slate against a Swiss side with six straight knockout appearances. A noon kickoff means sunshine, early-lunch tailgates, and the tournament’s first real read on Group B.

  • 01Qatar return to World Cup football for the first time since hosting in 2022 — battle-tested, but still looking for their first knockout berth abroad.
  • 02Switzerland have reached the Round of 16 in four of the last five World Cups. Manager Murat Yakın's 3-4-3 will lean on captain Granit Xhaka and Inter's Yann Sommer in goal.
  • 03A 12pm Pacific kickoff is prime TV time across Europe and the Gulf — expect both supporter bases travelling in numbers.

Getting tickets

Where to buy.

  • ✓FIFA Official — fifa.com
  • ✓Authorized resale: StubHub, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek.
  • ✓Group stage openers at US hosts have been commanding $180–$450 on resale; central lower-bowl seats trend higher.

⚠️ Avoid: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, unverified Telegram sellers. FIFA e-tickets only transfer via the official app.

No ticket? No problem.

Watch with thousands of fans.

The official FIFA Fan Festival plus dedicated soccer bars across SF, San Jose, and Santa Clara turn match day into a citywide party.

Explore fan zones

Fan guides

Travelling in? Start with your country guide.

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Al-Annabi

Guide for Qatar fans

Community · restaurants · meetups

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Nati

Guide for Switzerland fans

Community · restaurants · meetups

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