diff --git a/cockatrice/src/interface/widgets/utility/line_edit_completer.cpp b/cockatrice/src/interface/widgets/utility/line_edit_completer.cpp
index e32dc25e3..98ee5063f 100644
--- a/cockatrice/src/interface/widgets/utility/line_edit_completer.cpp
+++ b/cockatrice/src/interface/widgets/utility/line_edit_completer.cpp
@@ -71,7 +71,8 @@ void LineEditCompleter::focusOutEvent(QFocusEvent *e)
 
     if (popupWasVisible && e->reason() == Qt::TabFocusReason) {
         // Refocus the edit so Tab doesn't move focus away
-        setFocus();
+        // Use a queued connection to ensure focus is restored after the focus change completes
+        QMetaObject::invokeMethod(this, "setFocus", Qt::QueuedConnection);
         e->accept();
         return;
     }