Attacking threat
Akram Afif
Akram Afif is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Qatar.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Almoez Ali
Almoez Ali gives Qatar balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Meshaal Barsham
Meshaal Barsham anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Qatar look without the ball.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
Qatar still lean on a #7a1535 home identity with #f8f4ef contrast cues in the current cycle.
Adidas era
Adidas shape the current World Cup look for Qatar.
2026 reveal window
November 2025 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who are the key players in the Qatar World Cup 2026 squad picture?
Qatar's main spotlight names on this page come from the site's current star player list: Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Meshaal Barsham.
Does this squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.
How many players are featured here?
This page highlights the leading names already tracked in the project data rather than attempting to publish a full provisional 26-man list.