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.
Name & number printing
Get the Qatar shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Qatar 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2022 · Nike
Deep maroon home shirt with white trim — Qatar's tournament debut as hosts.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle Qatar maroon home shirt for the 2026 tournament. First non-host appearance.
FAQ
Who is in the Qatar squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Meshaal Barsham, with Julen Lopetegui as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Qatar head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Julen Lopetegui leads Qatar into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Qatar 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.