Qatar opens 2026 World Cup with draw versus Switzerland

Qatar's national team drew with Switzerland 1-1 in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, during the first round of Group Two. Switzerland took the lead through a penalty by Briel Embolo in the 17th minute, while Khokhi Bouhaddoud scored the equalizer in stoppage time (90+4) to earn Qatar its first point in the tournament. The match ended with all four teams tied on one point each, leaving Qatar's hopes of qualifying still alive before their next encounter against Canada.

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