Qatar and Switzerland share 1-1 draw in World Cup 2026 opening match

In the Group B opener of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar faced Switzerland at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on 14 June 2026. Switzerland took the lead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo scored from close range. Qatar fought back and equalised in fourth‑minute stoppage time when Boualem Khoukhi headed the ball past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, securing a 1‑1 draw.

The result gave both teams one point, joining Canada and Bosnia‑Herzegovina, which also hold a point after their matches. It marked the first ever draw for a West Asian nation at a World Cup, and the opening results set up an intriguing second round of fixtures in the group.