JAKARTA - The Qatar national team managed to steal one point after holding Switzerland 1-1 in the 2026 World Cup Group B match at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, USA, Sunday morning WIB.
Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in injury time denied a victory that was already in the Natitersebut team's grasp.
Switzerland, as reported by Antara, had taken the lead through a penalty from Breel Embolo before Qatar equalised before the end of the match.
This result makes the Group B competition tight. All teams in the group collected one point after Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina also drew 1-1 in the previous match, as reported on the official FIFA website.
Qatar actually almost opened the lead when the match was only two minutes. Edmilson Junior took advantage of Manuel Akanji's mistake to shoot, but Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was able to make a save.
Switzerland responded through several opportunities from Dan Ndoye in the fifth and 10th minutes. However, the player's final finish was not able to penetrate Mahmud Abunada's goal.
Murat Yakin's team finally broke the deadlock in the 17th minute. Switzerland got a penalty after Abunada brought down Remo Freuler in the penalty area.
Breel Embolo who was the executioner successfully carried out his duty to bring Switzerland ahead 1-0.
After falling behind, Qatar tried to fight back. Edmilson Junior had a golden opportunity towards the end of the first half, but his shot was again able to be stopped by Kobel.
Switzerland dominated throughout the second half and continued to press the Qatar defense. However, the discipline of the Qatar backline made Granit Xhaka and his friends difficult to create dangerous opportunities.
Swiss's chances to lock in the victory also failed to be utilized, including when Ruben Vargas chose to shoot from a narrow angle in the 75th minute despite having the option to pass to his teammates.
When Switzerland was on the verge of victory, Qatar surprised the team at the injury time. Boualem Khoukhi scored a goal through a header using a cross and changed the score to 1-1.
Qatar (4-3-3): Abunada; Al-Oui (Alaa 60'), Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Ahmed, Laye; Gaber (Fathy 60'), Madibo, Abdurisag (Boudiaf 60'); Edmilson, Afif.
Switzerland (3-4-3): Kobel; Akanji, Elvedi, Ricardo RodrÃguez; Aebischer (Rieder 65'), Zakaria, Freuler, Xhaka; Ndoye (Manzambi 65'), Vargas; Embolo.
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