Switzerland and Qatar finish 1-1 in World Cup 2026 group match

On June 13 2026, Switzerland faced Qatar in a Group B match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Bay Stadium in San Francisco, United States. Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead with a penalty in the 17th minute. Qatar battled back and equalised when Boualem Khoukhi headed in a goal during stoppage time (90+5). Both sides earned one point, keeping all Group B teams level after the opening round.

Switzerland dominated possession, registering 26 attempts and seven shots on target, while Qatar managed seven attempts with four on target. The result highlighted the competitive balance between the two economically prosperous nations, each seeking progression to the knockout stage.