Qatar earn their first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in a Group B match on Saturday. Switzerland take the lead in the first half after Breel Embolo converts a penalty, following a foul by Mahmoud Abunada on Remo Freuler inside the area. Qatar then respond by staying organized as Switzerland control much of the possession and create the better chances, though they fail to turn dominance into a second goal.
As the match reaches the closing stages, Switzerland miss key opportunities and are unable to break through again. In stoppage time, Qatar score through Boualem Khoukhi, who heads home an equaliser deep into injury time to level the game. The late goal preserves Qatar’s historic first point at a World Cup finals and ensures Switzerland finish the opener with only a draw rather than a win.
