Qatar earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland after Boualem Khoukhi scores a late equaliser to finish the opening match 1-1 in San Francisco. Switzerland take the lead in the first half when Breel Embolo converts a penalty. Qatar respond and the match remains level until added time, when Khoukhi heads home an equalising goal to secure the draw. Multiple outlets describe the goal as a late, stoppage-time breakthrough that prevents Switzerland from winning their first match. Reports also frame the result as a notable upset because Switzerland were expected to be competitive and the game is Qatar’s first points on the World Cup stage. With the match ending in a draw, both teams move forward from their opening fixtures, with Qatar taking a historic result and Switzerland unable to secure a victory in their opener. The coverage consistently credits Khoukhi’s header in added time as the decisive moment and notes that it gives Qatar their first World Cup point ever against Switzerland.