Qatar vs. Switzerland live: Follow the World Cup match

Qatar and Switzerland are set to kick off their World Cup campaigns with a match at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Under the guidance of Julen Lopetegui, who is making his World Cup debut as a coach after his dismissal from Spain before the 2018 tournament, Qatar is viewed as one of the less favored teams in the competition. Switzerland, conversely, enters the tournament with a strong recent record, having successfully navigated the group stage in their last three World Cups and three European Championships since 2014. The Swiss team, ranked 19th by FIFA, has a historical best of reaching the quarterfinals in 1934, 1938, and 1954. They have played 41 World Cup matches, securing 14 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses. For Qatar, ranked 56th, this marks their second World Cup appearance. Their first was as hosts in 2022, where they suffered three defeats in the group stage. This tournament represents their first qualification through sporting merit. Both teams are in Group B, alongside Canada and Bosnia, who drew their opening match 1-1. A victory today would place the winning team at the top of the group after the first round of fixtures. The match will be officiated by Said Martínez from Honduras, with Erick Miranda of Mexico overseeing VAR. The starting lineups have been announced for both sides.