World Cup 2026: Qatar Stuns Switzerland with Late Equaliser
Boualem Khoukhi headed in a stoppage-time equalizer as Qatar earned its first World Cup point after Switzerland finished with 26 attempts.
- On Saturday, Qatar secured its first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as captain Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic 94th-minute equalizer.
- Breel Embolo converted a 17th-minute penalty for Switzerland after a foul by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada on Remo Freuler, but the Swiss failed to capitalize on 26 total attempts throughout the match.
- Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui praised his team's "mentality" and "discipline" after the match, while official attendance reached 67,966 despite thousands of empty seats visible throughout Levi's Stadium.
- The result leaves all four Group B teams level on one point following Canada's draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka stating, "Every draw feels like a loss."
- Switzerland faces Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday in Los Angeles, while Qatar meets co-hosts Canada in Vancouver the same day as Group B teams pursue advancement.
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