Qatar shock wasteful Switzerland with late 1-1 at World Cup

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14 Jun 2026 • 6:51 AM MYT
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Switzerland's midfielder Ruben Vargas battles for the ball with Qatar's Ayoub al-Oui and Jassem Gaber during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Thurman James/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Boualem Khoukhi headed home deep into stoppage time as Qatar stole a stunning 1-1 draw against wasteful Switzerland for their first ever World Cup point on Saturday.

Khoukhi beat Swiss defender Miro Muheim to a cross from Homam Ahmed at the far post.

The Swiss had led from Breel Embolo's 17th minute penalty kick after Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada brought down Remo Freuler.

The ambitious Swiss wasted several more chances and were also frustrated by Abunada in sweltering conditions at Bay Area Stadium before being punished at the death.

The result leaves all four teams in Group B tied as Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada had also drawn 1-1 on Friday.

Qatar had qualified for the first time after being directly entered as hosts in 2022 where they lost all three games. They had two big chances from Edmilson Junior in the first half before their late joy.