Qatar secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday when Boualem Khoukhi scored in stoppage time to earn the nation’s first World Cup point.
Switzerland had controlled stretches of the match after Breel Embolo converted a first-half penalty, leaving Qatar chasing the game through humid afternoon conditions.
Khoukhi’s late header or close-range finish—depending on broadcast replays—sent Qatari supporters into celebration in the stands and in fan zones across the Gulf.
The result carries symbolic weight for a country that hosted the 2022 tournament but had never before taken a point on the global stage outside that event.
Group standings now tighten ahead of remaining fixtures, with both teams needing results against stronger opponents to advance from a competitive opening pool.
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Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/13/qatar-v-switzerland-world-cup-2026-live?page=with:block-6a2dbc0b8f08b3c2b5d2e8b7