Qatar vs Switzerland
Match Report
A 94th-minute header from Boualem Khoukhi earned Qatar a stunning 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their 2026 World Cup Group B opener at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium — and with it, the nation's first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history.
Breel Embolo converted the tournament's first penalty in the 16th minute after goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada fouled Remo Freuler in the box. The Swiss hammered 26 shots — their most in a World Cup since 1966 — but Abunada was inspired, denying Ruben Vargas and Embolo repeatedly. Deep in stoppage time, Homam El Amin whipped in a cross and Khoukhi powered a header past Gregor Kobel.
The draw leaves all four Group B sides — Qatar, Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina — level on one point. For Switzerland, it's two points dropped from a dominant performance; for Qatar, it's a historic moment that could ignite their campaign.
Match Events
16'
M. Abunada(Delay of game)
17'
23'
J. Gaber(Roughing)
42'
D. Zakaria(Tripping)
60'
60'
65'
65'
79'
79'
89'
89'
90+4'
(Delay of game)M. Abunada
16'
17'
(Roughing)J. Gaber
23'
42'
D. Zakaria(Tripping)
60'
65'
65'
79'
89'
89'
90+4'
Statistics
32%Possession68%
7Shots26
4Shots on Target7
3Corners10
12Fouls11
0Offsides1
2Yellow Cards1
275Passes575
5Saves3
Head to Head
1
Qatar wins
1
Draws
0
Switzerland wins
Goals: 2 - 1
