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Akanji plays full match as Switzerland draws with Qatar in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:38 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Akanji plays full match as Switzerland draws with Qatar in World Cup opener

Summary

Manuel Akanji made his World Cup debut for Switzerland in their opening Group B match against Qatar in Santa Clara on June 15. Switzerland took the lead with a penalty from Breel Embolo in the 17th minute. Despite creating several opportunities, they allowed Qatar to equalize with a header from Khoukhi in stoppage time, achieving the nation's first-ever World Cup point. Switzerland will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18 in their next group match.

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•Match took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
•Embolo scored a penalty for Switzerland in the 17th minute.
•Qatar equalized through Khoukhi's header in stoppage time.
•Akanji played the full 90 minutes for Switzerland.
•Switzerland's next match is against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18.

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8:38 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup, Akanji in action for Switzerland

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The World Cup is up and running, and with it the first appearances of Inter players on football's biggest stage. Manuel Akanji was the first Nerazzurri player to take to the pitch, lining up for Switz...
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