Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: Khoukhi's 94th-Minute Header Earns Historic FIFA World Cup Point

Qatar vs Switzerland, FIFA World Cup 2026 Photos: Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point after snatching a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B match at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Switzerland took the lead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo converted a penalty following Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada's foul on Remo Freuler. Despite dominating possession and registering 26 shots, the Swiss failed to find a second goal as Abunada made a string of brilliant saves. And in a late twist, Boualem Khoukhi rose to head home a Homam El Amin cross past the Swiss goalie, Gregor Kobel. The dramatic 94th-minute equaliser leaves Group B deadlocked, with Qatar, Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina all level on one point and a zero-goal difference after the opening round. Up next, Qatar face co-hosts Canada, while Switzerland meet Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 18.

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