Qatar vs El Salvador Prediction, team News & Lineups Pre-World Cup Friendly
Qatar host El Salvador in a pre-World Cup international friendly on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with kickoff set for 13:00 PT (16:00 ET / 20:00 UTC / 21:00 BST / 01:00 PKT June 7) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Qatar use the match as part of their U.S. preparation before FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B, where Canada, Switzerland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina wait.
El Salvador travel to Los Angeles outside the World Cup field, so the friendly gives Hernan Dario Gomez’s side a high-level test against an Asian champion with tournament pressure ahead. Here is the full Qatar vs El Salvador preview, prediction, team news, H2H record, and projected lineups.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Qatar vs El Salvador |
| Competition | International Friendly – Pre-World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 13:00 PT / 16:00 ET / 20:00 UTC / 21:00 BST / 01:00 PKT June 7 |
| Venue | BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Capacity | 22,937 |
| Qatar FIFA Ranking | 55th |
| El Salvador FIFA Ranking | 100th |
| Qatar WC Group | Group B – Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| El Salvador WC Status | Not WC 2026 qualified |
| Qatar Manager | Julen Lopetegui |
| El Salvador Manager | Hernan Dario Gomez |
Qatar vs El Salvador Match Prediction
Qatar should control more of the ball because Lopetegui has a settled attacking core and a final World Cup squad already chosen. Afif gives them the clearest creative edge, while Almoez Ali remains the natural penalty-box reference when Qatar build through wide spaces.
El Salvador can make this uncomfortable if Martinez and Henriquez protect central areas and release Ordaz early. Still, Qatar arrive with stronger squad continuity, better tournament preparation, and more reliable match winners in the final third.
Prediction: Qatar 2-0 El Salvador.
Qatar vs El Salvador Projected Lineups
Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed. The projected card uses current squad news and recent selection patterns, then it can adjust when the official teams arrive.
Qatar
4-2-3-1
El Salvador
4-4-2Qatar vs El Salvador Tactical Formation
Qatar’s 4-2-3-1 shape gives Afif a central lane while Edmilson Junior and Yusuf Abdurisag stretch the field. El Salvador’s 4-4-2 can stay compact, yet the wide midfielders must recover fast because Qatar will look for overloads near the full-backs.
Qatar
4-2-3-1El Salvador
4-4-2Qatar vs El Salvador H2H Record
Qatar have won the two verified senior meetings with El Salvador. They won 1-0 in a July 2021 friendly in Croatia, then won 3-2 later that month in the Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-finals.
Qatar
El Salvador
Qatar vs El Salvador Team News
Qatar News
Julen Lopetegui named Qatar’s final 26-player World Cup squad on June 2, with Meshaal Barsham, Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Pedro Miguel, Lucas Mendes, Assim Madibo, and Hassan Al Haydos all included. Qatar also trimmed Shehab Al Laithi and Rayan Al Ali after the Ireland friendly, so the Los Angeles match now belongs to the final tournament group.
The Asian champions are training in the United States after losing 1-0 to Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Since Qatar open FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B against Switzerland on June 13, Lopetegui can use this friendly to sharpen the Afif-Almoez connection and test his defensive balance before Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina follow.
El Salvador Team News
El Salvador named a 25-player squad for June friendlies against South Korea and Qatar, with Mario Gonzalez, Benji Villalobos, Rudy Clavel, Julio Sibrian, Christian Martinez, Jairo Henriquez, Nathan Ordaz, Brayan Gil, and Styven Vasquez among the called players. The group mixes domestic options with players based abroad, which gives Hernan Dario Gomez room to test roles.
El Salvador are outside the 2026 World Cup field after a difficult qualification finish, yet this match still matters for the Nations League period ahead. Gomez needs a cleaner attacking structure, so the forward pairing of Ordaz and Vasquez should get attention against a Qatar side that can control long stretches through Afif and Madibo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Qatar vs El Salvador?
Qatar are the stronger pick because their final World Cup squad is settled and their attack has more proven international quality.
What time does Qatar vs El Salvador kick off?
Kickoff is set for 13:00 PT / 16:00 ET / 20:00 UTC / 21:00 BST / 01:00 PKT June 7 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Are Qatar vs El Salvador lineups confirmed?
No. Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed, so the lineup card uses a projected view until teams are announced.
Where is Qatar vs El Salvador being played?
The match is scheduled for BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, United States.
What is the H2H record between Qatar and El Salvador?
Qatar have two verified senior wins, while El Salvador have no verified win in the matchup.
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