Qatar ties Switzerland 1-1 with late goal in World Cup opener
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 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.
- 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
"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.
"Switzerland dominated play throughout the match, but scored only one penalty kick goal to give Qatar hope.
"Switzerland dominated play throughout the match, but scored only one penalty kick goal to give Qatar hope.
Sources
External links- 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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