Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Qatar a 1-1 tie against Switzerland on Saturday. The late equalizer gave Qatar its first World Cup point and left the mighty Swiss wondering what happened. “We’re looking at ourselves,” Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka said.

Qatar make their World Cup return on Saturday and will face a tough test in Switzerland in their 2026 opener

SANTA CLARA, California, June 11 : Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian…

SANTA CLARA, California: Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian champions…

Julen Lopetegui's squad are back-to-back Asian champions while Swiss are unbeaten in competitive matches since late 2024

Qatar and Switzerland meet for the first time in a competitive fixture.

The 2026 World Cup has begun with back-to-back days with just two matches, but the real action begins today with four matches set to take place. The first match

Qatar attend their second World Cup ever but this time they are their on merit and not hosts and prepare to face Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup

Switzerland and Qatar face off in the Bay Area to open their 2026 World Cup campaigns.

After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.

Qatar is playing in only its second World Cup, while Switzerland makes its sixth straight appearance.

Switzerland beat Qatar 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup opener via Embolo's penalty, but the match's total absence of crypto sponsorships signals an industry

Switzerland was caught off guard in a dramatic draw against Qatar (1-1) in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 17th minute from the…

Qatar earned its first World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland as Kraken, Chainlink, and Chiliz deepen crypto's presence at the 2026 tournament.

Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw in Group B of the World…

Qatar secured their first ever point in a World Cup as a goal by Boualem Khoukhi in time added on snatched a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their Group B match on Saturday.

The captain’s 94th-minute header secured Qatar a 1-1 draw in Group B against Switzerland, who led through Breel Embolo’s controversial first-half penalty

SANTA CLARA: Qatar got their first ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in an energetic and one-sided Group B opener on Saturday (June…

Switzerland will play with Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18 in the next tour

Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.

Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.