Qatar
Smallest nation, biggest cheques.
Qatar, Top 9 Money Index at WC 2026 — Key Facts
- $243.0B Economy. Qatar's total economy is worth $243.0B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Smallest WC Host Ever. Qatar is the smallest country by area to ever host a World Cup — and the first in the Middle East.
- Built 7 New Stadiums. Qatar built 7 brand-new stadiums for the 2022 World Cup — one of them entirely from shipping containers.
- First Winter World Cup. Qatar 2022 was the first World Cup ever held in November/December — moved out of summer for the desert heat.
- Most Expensive WC in History. Qatar 2022 cost a reported $220+ billion — by far the most expensive World Cup ever staged.
- $75K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Qatar is $75K — ranked #3 of 48 WC nations.
- Akram Afif. Their crown jewel is valued at $3M — about 4% of the entire Qatar squad.
- FIFA World #55. Qatar enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #55 in the world by FIFA, coached by B. Lopez.
- Asian Cup Champs 2019 & 2023. Qatar won back-to-back AFC Asian Cups in 2019 and 2023 — football's quietest dynasty.
- Squad Worth $86M. Qatar's 2026 squad is valued at $86M — #40 of 48 nations, about 5% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
🇶🇦 Qatar — Top 9 Money Index at WC 2026
Significant Football Achievements
Qatar's World Cup squad
Akram Afif
AFC Asian Cup 2023 top scorer with 8 goals — scored three penalties in the final.
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Meet the nation
Qatar is one of the world's richest nations per capita. Sovereign wealth funds, world-class infrastructure, and ownership of PSG.
Qatar Sports Investments owns PSG, valued at over €4 billion.
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Qatar FAQ
What is Qatar's financial personality?
Qatar is "The Petro-Wealth Patron". Qatar is one of the world's richest nations per capita. Sovereign wealth funds, world-class infrastructure, and ownership of PSG.
How wealthy is Qatar?
Qatar has a GDP per capita of $81K, a total economy of $243.0B, and median household wealth of $75K. It ranks #3 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Qatar's savings rate?
Households in Qatar save about 35% of disposable income, and 15% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Qatar at the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #55 by FIFA, coached by B. Lopez, with Akram Afif as their star player (market value $3M). Their full squad is valued at $86M.
Which group is Qatar in at the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar is drawn in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Qatar's biggest football achievements?
Qatar's honours include: AFC Asian Cup × 2, WC host 2022.
