Qatar scores late equalizer against Switzerland in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Qatar scored a last-minute equalizer against Switzerland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup match on June 13. Boualem Khoukhi found the net with a header in the 94th minute, securing Qatar's first World Cup point. Despite just four attempts on goal compared to Switzerland's 26, Qatar's late goal shifted the dynamics in Group B, where all four teams now have one point each. The draw complicates the standings as teams vie for advancement.
- •Qatar ranks 56th; Switzerland ranks 19th.
- •Khoukhi scored in the 94th minute.
- •Switzerland registered a record 26 attempts.
- •All teams in Group B now have one point.
- •This is Qatar's first-ever World Cup point.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar score third-latest equaliser in World Cup group stage history 🤯
"If you're a neutral fan, you would have loved what Qatar (ranked 56th) pulled off on Saturday. It looked as though Julen Lopetegui's team would be walking away with zero points in their 2026 FIFA Wor...
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