Qatar and Switzerland opened Group-stage play at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where afternoon heat pushed fans toward shaded concourses.
Breel Embolo converted a first-half penalty to give Switzerland the lead before Qatar rallied late.
Defender Boualem Khoukhi scored in the closing stages to secure a 1-1 draw and Qatar’s first-ever World Cup point.
The result marked a historic moment for the 2022 host nation on its return to the global stage.
Both teams next turn to remaining fixtures in a competitive group.
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Sources:
https://levisstadium.com/event/fifa-world-cup-group-stage-2026-06-13/