Qatar draws 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup upset
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Qatar secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on June 13, 2026, marking their first World Cup point. After conceding a penalty to Breel Embolo in the first half, Qatar equalized in stoppage time with a goal from Boualem Khoukhi. This result is significant as it is Qatar's second goal in World Cup history. The match was part of Group B, with Qatar and Switzerland set to face Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina in upcoming matches.
- •Qatar earns their first World Cup point in history.
- •Breel Embolo scored a first-half penalty for Switzerland.
- •Boualem Khoukhi equalized for Qatar in stoppage time.
- •Qatar qualified for this World Cup as the 2022 hosts.
- •Both teams are in Group B with upcoming matches against Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- 10:20 PMCBS Sports — Qatar shock Switzerland with late goal in 1-1 draw for 2026 World Cup's first major upset
"The side coached by Julen Lopetegui scored a historic last-minute goal, earning the 2022 hosts their first World Cup oint
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