Doha, November 01 (QNA) - The group stage draw for the Padel World Cup Qatar 2026, held Sunday at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, placed the Qatar's men national team in Group C, alongside Portugal, Chile, and Germany.

The Padel World Cup Qatar 2026 Monday and will run until Saturday, featuring 16 national teams in both the men's and women's categories. This marks the third time Qatar has hosted the tournament, following previous editions in 2021 and 2024.

The draw has determined the path for the teams participating in the men's and women's competitions, setting the stage for high-stakes encounters in the tournament, hosted by Doha, which features an elite lineup of top international teams.

The men's groups featured a mix of balanced matchups and highly competitive ones. Group A included Argentina, France, Australia, and the Netherlands, while Group B brought together Spain, the UAE, Sweden, and Paraguay.

Group C included Qatar, Portugal, Chile, and Germany, while Group D featured Italy, Brazil, the United States, and Mexico.

In the women's competition, the draw placed the Spanish team in Group A alongside Brazil, Germany, and UK, while Group B consists of Argentina, France, Chile, and Belgium.

Italy, Sweden, Egypt, and Indonesia were placed in Group C, while Group D included Portugal, the Netherlands, the United States, and Paraguay.

Tomorrow, the Qatari men's national team will face Portugal in their first match of the group stage.

Qatar's padel team has concluded its technical and physical preparations for the tournament. Ranked ninth globally, the Qatari side, known as "Al Adaam," enters the competition relying on a distinguished squad that blends experience with youth, aiming to achieve commendable results on home soil and in front of its own fans. (QNA)