Group B – Qatar vs Switzerland Full Match Replay

Qatar secured a historic first-ever World Cup point by netting a last-gasp 94th-minute equalizer to steal a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B opener at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Switzerland found their breakthrough in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo calmly converted a penalty kick following a foul by goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada. The Swiss were made to rue missed chances, scoring just once from 26 shots, while Abunada produced fine reaction saves and Ayoub Al Oui cleared a strike off the line before half-time.

Time seemed to be running out for Qatar, but four minutes into added time, Boualem Khoukhi crashed in a late header from a Homam Ahmed cross, which FIFA later confirmed was a Miro Muheim own goal under pressure from the Qatar captain.

All four teams in Group B now have one point through the first round of games after Canada fought out a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday. In the next games, Switzerland will face Bosnia in Los Angeles, while Qatar heads north to take on Canada in Vancouver.

Qatar vs Switzerland – World Cup 2026, Group B, Round 1
June 14th 2026
Levi’s Stadium
Referee Said Martinez