Qatar secured their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup on foreign turf with a thrilling 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi’s last-minute header leveled the score after Breel Embolo had put Switzerland ahead with a penalty in the 17th minute. Despite Switzerland’s dominance with 25 goal attempts, Qatar’s late equalizer stunned their opponents.
Switzerland controlled much of the game, creating numerous chances, but Qatar posed a threat on the counter. Edmilson Junior came close to scoring early on, and Qatar’s defense held firm against Swiss attacks. In stoppage time, Khoukhi’s header from a cross by Homam Ahmed sealed the historic result for Qatar.
The match also saw Swiss veterans Ricardo Rodriguez and Granit Xhaka making their 13th FIFA World Cup appearances, setting a national team record. While Switzerland missed opportunities to seal the win, Qatar’s resilience and late goal marked a significant moment in their World Cup journey.
