Qatar ties Switzerland 1-1 with late goal in World Cup opener
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Qatar managed a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their 2026 World Cup Group B opener at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on June 13. Switzerland led after Breel Embolo converted a penalty kick in the 17th minute, following a foul by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada. Despite controlling the match with 23 shots, Switzerland could not secure a win, as Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi equalized in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The tie grants Qatar an unexpected point in the group standings as they prepare for their next match against Canada.
- •Switzerland scored first with a penalty by Breel Embolo.
- •Khoukhi's header in stoppage time equalized for Qatar.
- •Switzerland dominated possession with 23 shots compared to Qatar's five.
- •Qatar's next match is against Canada on June 15.
- •Switzerland will play Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 15.
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — SWITZERLAND DENIED BY LATE QATAR EQUALISER, JASHARI PLAYS FINAL MINUTES
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Qatar scores stunning extra time draw against Switzerland
- 9:49 PMBBC Sport — Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Qatar steals 1-1 tie with Switzerland on Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in extra time
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Qatar steals 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in extra time
"Switzerland were left frustrated after Qatar equalised late on in the 95th minute in their opening World Cup match. Embolo’s first-half goal had the Swiss on course for all three points, but Khoukhi...
"Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage time equaliser for Qatar to earn a 1-1 draw against Switzerland after Switzerland had taken the lead through a first-half Breel Embolo penalty.
"Qatar, outplayed for virtually the entire match, scored in the 94th minute to get a 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the first game of Day 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:01 AMSWITZERLAND DENIED BY LATE QATAR EQUALISER, JASHARI PLAYS FINAL MINUTES
Switzerland were left frustrated after Qatar equalised late on in the 95th minute in their opening World Cup match. Embolo’s first-half goal had the Swiss on course for all three points, but Khoukhi...
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:57 PMQatar scores stunning extra time draw against Switzerland
Qatar, outplayed for virtually the entire match, scored in the 94th minute to get a 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the first game of Day 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 9:49 PMSwitzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser
Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage time equaliser for Qatar to earn a 1-1 draw against Switzerland after Switzerland had taken the lead through a first-half Breel Embolo penalty.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:13 PMWorld Cup 2026: Qatar steals 1-1 tie with Switzerland on Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in extra time
Switzerland dominated play throughout the match, but scored only one penalty kick goal to give Qatar hope.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 9:13 PMWorld Cup 2026: Qatar steals 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in extra time
Switzerland dominated play throughout the match, but scored only one penalty kick goal to give Qatar hope.
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