Breel Embolo gave Switzerland an early advantage from the penalty spot against Qatar, converting calmly after the referee pointed to the mark in the first half at Levi’s Stadium.
The strike capped a period of European pressure in which Qatar’s defense absorbed repeated probing runs before conceding the spot kick.
Swiss midfielders managed tempo through much of the second half, appearing on course to secure three opening points in the group.
Embolo’s celebration drew traveling supporters in red and white, but the lead would not survive late defensive lapses.
Post-match statistics showed Switzerland created the clearer chances overall, making the late equalizer a bitter outcome for a side that had looked poised to control the table early.
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/13/qatar-v-switzerland-world-cup-2026-live?page=with:block-6a2dbc0b8f08b3c2b5d2e8b7