Switzerland controlled match but drew with Qatar in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Switzerland faced Qatar at Levi's Stadium in California on June 13 during the FIFA World Cup. Switzerland initially took the lead with a goal by Embolo in the 13th minute and maintained control throughout most of the match. However, in stoppage time, Qatar equalized with a goal from Khoukhi, marking their first-ever World Cup goal. The result leaves the group's standings wide open ahead of the next matches.
- •Switzerland led 1-0 until the final moments of the match.
- •Khoukhi scored Qatar's equalizer in the 94th minute.
- •Embolo opened the scoring for Switzerland in the 13th minute.
- •The draw secures Qatar's first-ever World Cup goal.
- •Switzerland and Qatar look ahead to their next group matches.
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"Another FIFA World Cup group has had its opening round completed. After Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, Switzerland faced Qatar at Levi's Stadium in Calif...
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