Khoukhi late show earns Qatar dramatic World Cup draw against Switzerland

The Guardian UK Saturday 13 June 2026, 21:26 UTC By Reuters 1 min read

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Qatar snatched their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 against Switzerland in an energetic Group B opener. Switzerland went ahead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo coolly stroked home a penalty but paid the price for failing to score more after 26 attempts on goal in a match they dominated from the kick-off.

Qatar snatched their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 against Switzerland in an energetic Group B opener.

Switzerland went ahead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo coolly stroked home a penalty but paid the price for failing to score more after 26 attempts on goal in a match they dominated from the kick-off.

Khoukhi (ORG) Qatar (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Switzerland (LOCATION) Breel Embolo (PERSON)

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