In which city and stadium is Qatar vs Switzerland being played today in 2026 World Cup Matchday 1?

Qatar and Switzerland continue with Group B action today as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues its course. Here, find out more about the venue for this clash.

By Martín O’donnell

June 13, 2026 08:01AM EDT

**© Alex Grimm/Getty Images**Granit Xhaka during a Switzerland game.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, Qatar and Switzerland face off at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara today to complete Matchday 1 in Group B. It will be the first of six World Cup games to take place in San Francisco this year.

The Bay area will then be home to Group J and Group D matches, with Austria, Jordan, Paraguay, Algeria, Turkiye, and Australia all visiting the iconic stadium in California.

With an estimated 69,391 capacity according to FIFA, the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will be home to the first 2026 World Cup game that doesn’t involve a host nation.

The reason behind the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium name

While usually known as Levi’s Stadium and home to the emblematic NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers, the venue is temporarily being renamed to comply with FIFA rules like every other stadium hosting 2026 World Cup matches. The soccer governing body requires all stadiums to remove references to sponsors that aren’t official FIFA partners.

Group B schedule

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With the Qatar and Switzerland game in San Francisco a day after Canada’s debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, Group B will continue in different cities.

On June 18, Switzerland will play Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium while Canada take on Qatar at BC Place Vancouver. The group stage finale on June 24 will once again see Canada play in Vancouver (this time against Switzerland), whereas Seattle Stadium will be home to Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar.

Martín O’Donnell

Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with the website in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including NFL and soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news, Martin has consistently been a valuable asset to the Bolavip team, especially during crucial sports seasons involving trades, playoffs, and finals. Now, as the Managing Editor since May 2025, Martin brings his extensive experience and keen editorial sense to lead Bolavip’s team, driving the website's growth and ensuring it remains a top source for sports news and analysis with interviews and exclusive content.