Switzerland and Qatar Battle to a Draw in World Cup Showdown
WHO:
Al Jazeera - Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalising goal for Qatar in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Al Jazeera - Breel Embolo was cleared to enter the US just over a week before the match after a visa delay.
Sportskeeda - Qatar and Switzerland national football teams faced off in the FIFA World Cup.
Opta Analyst - Boualem Khoukhi scored for Qatar; Breel Embolo scored for Switzerland; Granit Xhaka is the captain of Switzerland.
WHAT:
Al Jazeera - The match was Qatar's first point in World Cup history.
Al Jazeera - Embolo's penalty was Switzerland's first-ever penalty at the World Cup.
Al Jazeera - Switzerland had 26 shots, the most for a side not to win a game at the tournament since Germany's 2-1 defeat to Japan in 2022.
Sportskeeda - The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Opta Analyst - Qatar scored their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup with this draw.
Opta Analyst - Switzerland had 26 shots in the match, with an expected goals (xG) value of 3.24.
Opta Analyst - Boualem Khoukhi scored a 94th-minute equaliser for Qatar.
Opta Analyst - Switzerland's 26 shots is the most in a World Cup match on record since 1966.
WHERE:
Sportskeeda - The match took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Opta Analyst - The game was part of the FIFA World Cup Group B.
WHEN:
Sportskeeda - Switzerland's next match is against Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18 June.
Opta Analyst - The match was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
WHY:
Al Jazeera - Qatar celebrated the late goal with several players falling to the ground in joy.
Opta Analyst - Switzerland's missed chances led to their inability to secure a win despite leading the match.
HOW:
Al Jazeera - Embolo scored the penalty in the 17th minute after being fouled by Qatar's goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, who received a yellow card.
Opta Analyst - Breel Embolo scored from the penalty spot after a foul on Remo Freuler by Qatar's goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada.
Opta Analyst - Khoukhi scored with a header from a cross by Homam El Amin.
(UPDATED June 14, 2026 04:18 UTC)
In a thrilling match, Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic equalizing goal for Qatar in the fourth minute of stoppage time, marking the country's first point in World Cup history. Meanwhile, Breel Embolo, who was cleared to enter the US just over a week before the match due to a visa delay, scored Switzerland's first-ever penalty at the World Cup in the 17th minute after being fouled by Qatar's goalkeeper, Mahmoud Abunada. Switzerland, despite dominating with 26 shots, the most for a side not to win a game at the tournament since Germany's defeat to Japan in 2022, will look to bounce back in their next match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 18.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:18 UTC)
In a thrilling match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Qatar and Switzerland faced off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending in a 1-1 draw. Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic equalizer for Qatar in the 94th minute, marking the team's first-ever point in World Cup history, while Breel Embolo had previously put Switzerland ahead with a penalty kick. Despite dominating the game with 26 shots, the Swiss team couldn't secure a win, as their missed opportunities proved costly.