Sports News Report
Sport: SoccerCountry: QatarCategory: Scores & Results

Qatar snatches last-minute draw against Switzerland for first World Cup point

12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:17 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Qatar snatches last-minute draw against Switzerland for first World Cup point
Summary

Qatar earned its first point in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by drawing 1-1 with Switzerland on June 13, 2026. Boualem Khoukhi scored a late equalizer for Qatar in the fourth minute of stoppage time after Breel Embolo had opened the scoring for Switzerland with a penalty in the 17th minute. Both teams now sit with one point in Group Stage standings, alongside Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, who also have one point. The match for Qatar marked a significant moment as they secured their first-ever World Cup point.

Source Links
ESPN SoccerYahoo SportsThe Guardian SportBBC SportSky Sports
Status Watch
  • •Qatar scored in stoppage time to equalize the match.
  • •Breel Embolo converted a penalty for Switzerland.
  • •Both teams earned their first point in the group stage.
  • •The match took place in Santa Clara, California.
Latest Updates
  • 10:17 PMESPN Soccer — Qatar stun Switzerland to tie, snatch 1st WC point...
  • 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar shock wasteful Swiss at the death in 1-1 World Cup draw
  • 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar net late goal against Swiss to secure historic first World Cup point
  • 9:26 PMThe Guardian Sport — Khoukhi late show earns Qatar dramatic World Cup draw against Switzerland
  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar shock wasteful Switzerland with late 1-1 at World Cup
  • 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Qatar stun Switzerland with a late goal to secure first World Cup point
  • 9:23 PMBBC Sport — Khoukhi heads home late equaliser for Qatar against Switzerland
  • 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar earn first ever World Cup point with late goal
What they're saying
"

Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi stunned Switzerland with a late equaliser as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match at the World Cup on Saturday.The rest of the opening period was one-way traffic towards the Qatar box but Edmilson nearly caught the Swiss cold just before half-time, drawing a right-footed save from Kobel at the end of a rare foray forward.

"

Qatar snatched their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 against Switzerland in an energetic Group B opener. Switzerland went ahead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo coolly stroked home a penalty but paid the price for failing to score more after 26 attempts on goal in a match they dominated from the kick-off. Continue reading...

"

Boualem Khoukhi headed home deep into stoppage time as Qatar stole a stunning 1-1 draw against wasteful Switzerland for their first ever World Cup point on Saturday. Khoukhi beat Swiss defender Miro Muheim to a cross from Homam Ahmed at the far post in the fourth minute of time added on which set off huge celebrations.

Related Teams & Leagues
Real MadridAtletico MadridSoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days