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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

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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.

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Match FAQs

Qatar vs Switzerland — quick answers.

What time was Qatar vs Switzerland at Levi's Stadium?
Qatar vs Switzerland kicked off at 12:00 PM PT on Saturday, June 13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California (Group B · Group Stage).