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World Cup 2026: Qatar stuns Switzerland with late equaliser Switzerland was caught off guard in a dramatic draw against Qatar (1-1) in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 17th minute from the penalty spot after a reckless challenge from goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada. The Swiss dominated possession but struggled to convert their numerous chances, allowing Boualem Khoukhi to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser.

Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late equaliser against ... Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late equaliser against Switzerland Sign up now: Get the biggest sports news in your inbox Qatar's Pedro Miguel celebrating after Boualem Khoukhi scored the equaliser against Switzerland four minutes into injury time. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 AM Updated Jun 14, 2026, 06:33 AM Listen Summarise Qatar secured their first World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi scored a 94th-minute equaliser after Breel Embolo's early penalty. Qatar, rusty from cancelled friendlies due to war, earned a vital point despite being outclassed. This marks their second World Cup finals appearance. Switzerland dominated with 26 shots but were wasteful, failing to kill off the game. This profligacy worries coach Murat Yakin, impacting their knockout stage hopes. AI generated SANTA CLARA, United States - Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi stunned Switzerland with a late equaliser as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their opening Group B match at the World Cup on June 13. A Breel Embolo penalty had broken the deadlock for Switzerland early in the first half in the San…

How Qatar snatched late draw with Switzerland in the Bay Area to earn ... Advertisement Qatar snatched a dramatic late draw with Switzerland in San Francisco to earn their first ever World Cup point. Breel Embolo scored the opening goal from the penalty spot after Mahmoud Abunada brought Remo Freuler down in the box. The Swiss looked to be heading to victory — but Boualem Khoukhi struck in the fifth minute of injury time to earn a famous draw. Aside from Brazil vs Morocco which is happening live now — you can follow our coveragehere— we have the following still to come: Julen Lopetegui's side will look to build on today's surprising scoreline when they're next in action on June 18, when they face co-hosts Canada in Vancouver at6 p.m. ET. They must swiftly dust off the cobwebs of today’s disappointing result ahead of next week’s group stage match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18 in Los Angeles at3 p.m. ET. Switzerland are unbeaten in each of their last seven opening games of a World Cup (W3 D4). But data from Opta shows that this is the third time they’ve failed to win at the tournament in which they’ve led at half time after 1966 against Spain (1-2) and 2018 again…

Qatar stuns Switzerland for draw in Bay Area's World Cup opener Switzerland’s Nico Elvedi (4) heads the ball against Qatar’s Issa Laye (4) in the first half during a FIFA World Cup game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) By Joseph Dycus | jdycus@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: June 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM PDT | UPDATED: June 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... SANTA CLARA – The 60,000 or so people who braved the hot Santa Clara sun to watch Switzerland face Qatar in the Bay Area’s World Cup opener at Levi’s Stadium rarely raised their voices beyond anything resembling a mild hum. That is, until Boualem Khoukhi flew into the box and equalized the match with a 95th-minute header that gave Qatar its first point in its short World Cup history and carried the nation to a stunning 1-1 draw with the powerful Swiss. In a game that Switzerland dominated for the majority of the time, only some halfhearted chants by the Swiss superfans in the second deck cut through. There were the polite claps after good attacks by the Swiss, sarcastic whistles by the Qatari fans after th…

All the Goals From Qatar vs Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup 90'+4' | GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL FOR QATAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL FOR BOUALEEEEEEMMMMM!!!!!🇶🇦⚽ ¡A MIRACLE IN CALIFORNIA! A MASSIVE WORLD CUP UPSET HAS JUST BLOWN UP! The match was practically over when a lethal cross flew in from the left flank. Boualem suspended himself in mid-air, towering over his marker with sheer power, and unleashed an unstoppable, fierce header packed with heart and fury to smash it past Kobel. Absolute madness! Qatar levels the score in the final breath of the game! 17' | Gooooal for Switzerland!Breel Embolo does not forgive from the penalty spot. The Swiss striker stepped up and executed with absolute composure, unleashing a low, well-placed right-footed shot that tucked tightly into Abunada's left post. The goalkeeper guessed the right direction but couldn't reach it. The deadlock is broken in California! Switzerland lands at the World Cup with solid arguments to be considered one of the most reliable national teams in Europe. The squad managed by Murat Yakin sealed their qualification undefeated, proving a remarkable consistency throughout the qualifiers. Furthermore, they maintain an outst…

Qatar stuns Switzerland with late equalizer to earn draw in ... - tsn.ca SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup. Several of the Qatari players fell to the ground in celebration of the late goal as others ran to each other to embrace. Breel Embolo scored for Switzerland from the penalty spot in the first half just over a week after being cleared to enter the U.S. following a visa delay, but the Swiss failed to capitalize on multiple other scoring chances. In the 13th minute, Embolo was fouled by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, who received a yellow card on the play. Abunada lay face down and appeared motionless for a couple of minutes before he began to move his legs and was able to stand up again. When Embolo calmly sent his penalty into the upper left corner in the 17th minute, it sent the red-clad Swiss fans into a dancing frenzy in the stands of Levi’s Stadium. The 29-year-old forward applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern on June 3, one day after he was denied boarding the …

Qatar net late goal against Swiss to secure historic first World Cup point Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.

Qatar win first World Cup point but is FIFA's offside technology ... World Cup 2026 LIVE 6m ago Qatar had never before earned a point at a World CupEmilee Chinn/Getty Images Qatar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their first ever point at a World Cup. Boualem Khoukhi headed in for the side ranked 50th in the world, denying the 19th-ranked Swiss victory as the Gulf team achieved the first notable surprise result of this tournament. Advertisement Perhaps it was justice of sorts for Qatar, given there was plenty of confusion surrounding the game’s opening goal. Charlotte Harpur and Dermot Corrigan analyse the main talking points. After losing all three games while hosting the 2022 tournament, conceding seven times and scoring just once, Qatar are aiming to be more competitive this time around. In the intervening years, the tiny Gulf state won the 2023 Asian Cup, while a first ever World Cup qualification (they were allowed in automatically as hosts four years ago) was achieved under Spanish head coach Julen Lopetegui, via clutch victories over neighbours Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking toThe Athleticbefore …

Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late goal SANTA CLARA, United States — Qatar earned the first World Cup point in their history when they stunned Switzerland with a late equalizer to grab a 1-1 draw in both sides' opener on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time.) A Breel Embolo penalty had broken the deadlock for Switzerland early in the first half in Santa Clara, before the Swiss were made to pay by a Miro Muheim own goal. Qatar, appearing in just their second finals after hosting the 2022 World Cup, looked rusty after their preparations were disrupted by the Middle East war, meaning their meeting with Switzerland was just their third match since December last year. And for the majority of the match they were outclassed as Switzerland racked up 26 shots, before the unfortunate Muheim put through his own net under intense pressure from Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi four minutes into injury time to spark wild celebrations on the Qatar bench. "I am very proud of the team," said Qatar's Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui. "I told them that even if we hadn't scored the goal and didn't draw I would have been proud of the mentality and discipline that they showed today. "But fortunat…

Qatar earns first ever World Cup point with late goal Qatar earned the first World Cup point in its history when it stunned Switzerland with a late equalizer to grab a 1-1 draw in both sides’ opener on Saturday.A Breel Embolo penalty had broken the deadlock for Switzerland early in the first half in Santa Clara, before the Swiss were made to pay by a Miro Muheim own goal.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Qatar is appearing in just their second finals after hosting the 2022 World Cup.Switzerland racked up 26 shots, before the unfortunate Muheim put through his own net under intense pressure from Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi four minutes into injury time to spark wild celebrations on the Qatar bench.“I am very proud of the team,” said Qatar’s Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui.“I told them that even if we hadn’t scored the goal and didn’t draw I would have been proud of the mentality and discipline that they showed today.”“But fortunately we scored and that was history.”For Lopetegui it was also a

Five key takeaways from Switzerland's draw with Qatar in FIFA World Cup ... FIFA World Cup (Courtesy :Getty) Group B of theFIFA World Cup 2026has kicked off on an interesting note. The Switzerland national football team were stunned after conceding a goal in the final moments against the Qatar national football team at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. FT: 🇶🇦 Qatar 1-1 Switzerland 🇨🇭Boualem Khoukhi's goal late in added time helps Qatar grab a draw!#FIFAWorldCuppic.twitter.com/o6yW3mV5lB Yesterday, one of the co-hosts, Canada, secured a draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina after what was an underwhelming effort by them. There is now another draw in Group B after the Julen Lopetegui-led side stunned Nati after scoring a late equaliser. It will now be interesting to see where things will go forward for Group B. Murat Yakin’s men will now have to think about their tactics going forward. This was not an easy affair for either of the nations and they have ended up securing a point each in the end. TheSwiss national football teamreceived a penalty in the 17th minute. Breel Embolo was confident enough to fire the ball into the back of the net. It was a calm and composed effort by Emb…

Qatar 1-1 Switzerland Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Khoukhi's Late ... Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog Qatar and Switzerland face-off in the Group B second match. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Levi's Stadium. Location:Santa Clara, California, USA Stadium:Levi's Stadium (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium) Date:Saturday, 13 June Kick-off Time:14/06/2026 – 12:30 AM (IST The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website. Goalkeepers:Gregor Kobel, Marvin Keller, Yvon Mvogo Defenders:Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer Midfielders:Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Cedric Itten, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria Forwards:Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Johan Manzambi, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor, Ruben Vargas Goalkeepers:Salah Zakaria, Mahmoud Abunada, Meshaal Barsham Defenders:Hashmi Hussein, Ayoub Alawi, Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Issa Laaye, Lucas Mendes, Sultan Al-B…

Switzerland devastated as 'proud' Qatar win 1st World Cup point SANTA CLARA, Calif. --Qatarmight be able to finally move forward from their forgettable home World Cup four years ago, scoring a stoppage-time goal to earn a shocking1-1 drawwith Group B favoritesSwitzerlandon Saturday. And oh, what a miss by the mighty Swiss. One TV headline back home at French language public broadcaster RTS blared: "QATARSTROPHE." -World Cup Daily: Brazil fans take over NYC, Ronaldo arrives-From gridiron to pitch: How NFL stadiums have transformed for the World Cup-2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features Under pressure fromBoualem Khoukhi, Switzerland's Miro Muheim was adjudged to have scored an own goal in the fourth minute of injury time to give Qatar their first-ever point at the World Cup in front of 67,966 spectators at Levi's Stadium. It was the fourth-latest game-tying goal in regulation time in World Cup history. "Every draw feels like a loss," Switzerland midfielderGranit Xhakasaid. "We're looking at ourselves. This performance was not good enough today to win." Several of the Qatari players fell to the ground in celebration of the late goal as others ran to …

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Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: Shock equaliser earns Qatar late point against ... Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi celebrates after scoring against Switzerland Qatar punished a wasteful Switzerland performance with a 95th-minute equaliser to earn their first point in World Cup finals history. Switzerland dominated possession and registered 27 shots, including 10 on target, but lacked ruthlessness in the final third against a Qatar side that rarely threatened Gregor Kobel’s goal. The Swiss were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Qatar goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada wiped out Remo Freuler inside the six-yard box. Freuler appeared to be offside when he latched onto the ball, but after inconclusive replays and no evidence from FIFA’s semi-automated offside technology, the decision stood and Abunada was shown a yellow card for his troubles. Breel Embolo stepped up to give Switzerland an early lead, but one goal was not enough as Qatar equalised deep into stoppage time through a fantastic Boualem Khoukhi header. It was Embolo’s sixth goal at a major tournament, but the story was Qatar claiming their first-ever point at a World Cup finals in only their second appearance, four years after hosting the to…

Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage time header earns Qatar its first ever World ... Boualem Khoukhi of Qatar, right, celebrating with teammates after scoring the team's first goal against Switzerland in Santa Clara, Calif. on Saturday. Fran Santiago / Getty Images Share Add NBC News to Google June 13, 2026, 6:19 PM EDT / Source : The Associated Press By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Several of the Qatari players fell to the ground in celebration of the late goal as others ran to each other to embrace. Breel Embolo scored for Switzerland from the penalty spot in the first half just over a week after being cleared to enter the U.S. following a visa delay, but the Swiss failed to capitalize on multiple other scoring chances. Breel Embolo of Switzerland scoring a penalty for his team's first goal against Qatar on Saturday. Emilee Chinn / Getty Images In the 13th minute, Embolo was fouled by …

Qatar beat Switzerland: 2022 World Cup hosts stun Swiss with 1-0 win Sport | Football Qatar beat Switzerland: 2022 World Cup hosts stun Swiss with 1-0 win Akram Afif celebrates scoring Qatar's winning goal REUTERS Standard Sport 14 November 2018 COMMENTS Akram Afif scored a late winner as Qatar stunned Switzerland 1-0 in their international friendly on Wednesday. The Villarreal striker, on loan at Al Sadd, scored the winner with four minutes left as the 96th-ranked team in the world beat the eight-placed Swiss in Lugano. Afif latched onto Karim Boudiaf's pass following a break to round goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo and tap into an unguarded net. Switzerland were not without big-name players either, with the likes of Arsenal's Granit Xhaka and Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri both featuring in the defeat. EPA Qatar's last win over a European nation came against Andorra in 2017 although they beat Ecuador, 61st in the world, 4-3 last month. They have won four of their five internationals this season, their only blip being a 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan, and face Iceland next week. Qatar's World Cup debut will come when they host the tournament in 2022. MORE ABOUT Qatar Switzerland football team Xherdan…

Manzambi shoots wide - The Athletic - The New York Times Advertisement Qatar snatched a dramatic late draw with Switzerland in San Francisco to earn their first ever World Cup point. Breel Embolo scored the opening goal from the penalty spot after Mahmoud Abunada brought Remo Freuler down in the box. The Swiss looked to be heading to victory — but Boualem Khoukhi struck in the fifth minute of injury time to earn a famous draw. 82’ Qatar 0-1 Switzerland That’s a shot from a man with confidence. Manzambi finds himself in a yard of space and gets a shot away — he drags it just wide of the post. 81’ Qatar 0-1 Switzerland Two more changes now as Madibo makes way for Manai for Qatar, while Vargas comes off and is replaced by Amdouni for Switzerland. 79’ Qatar 0-1 Switzerland Qatar have been under the cosh for most of this game, but they are still in it. Lopetegui's side have had a bit more possession since his second half subs, and Swiss appear to be getting a bit frustrated at not adding to their advantage yet. 78’ Qatar 0-1 Switzerland Incredible stuff after the hydration break there. Mexican television cut back to the pitch, where Qatar's goalkeeper was ready to restart.…