Oman vs Qatar Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (AFC)

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Oman and Qatar will get Group A of the fourth qualifying round underway, with United Arab Emirates watching on. 

Kick-off date/time:

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – OneFootball / US – OneFootball

Key stats

• Oman have won only three of their last 11 World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L5).
• Oman have lost only two of their last 13 international matches (W6 D5).
• Qatar are unbeaten in their previous six World Cup qualifying matches against Oman (W4 D2).
• Qatar have won 11 of their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches in Qatar (L1).

Oman vs Qatar prediction

When taking into account the stakes surrounding this match, it would be no surprise if we saw a tense battle between Oman and Qatar. Only three games are to be played in this short group stage which will see the table toppers qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defeat for either would be a disaster, which only increases the likelihood of a stalemate.

Expect a defensive style of play from both Oman and Qatar, with an emphasis on bodies being behind the ball when out of possession and emphasis on trying to break away on the counter attack to create opportunities. In the end though, it would be no surprise if we saw these two nations cancel each other out and this match finish in a draw.

Oman vs Qatar tip: Draw