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Qatar’s men’s national team will face Portugal, Chile and Germany in Group C of the Padel World Cup Qatar 2026 following Sunday’s draw at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
The tournament begins on Monday and runs until Saturday, with 16 national teams competing in each of the men’s and women’s events. Qatar is hosting the competition for the third time, having previously staged it in 2021 and 2024.
In the men’s draw, Argentina were placed in Group A alongside France, Australia and the Netherlands. Group B features Spain, the UAE, Sweden and Paraguay, while Italy, Brazil, the United States and Mexico make up Group D.
In the women’s competition, Spain will take on Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom in Group A. Argentina, France, Chile and Belgium were drawn in Group B.
Group C consists of Italy, Sweden, Egypt and Indonesia, while Portugal, the Netherlands, the United States and Paraguay complete Group D.
Qatar will open their men’s campaign against Portugal after completing their technical and physical preparations for the tournament.
Ranked ninth in the world, Al Adaam enter the competition with a squad combining experience and youth, aiming to deliver a strong performance on home soil with the support of their fans.