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Qatar 1, Switzerland 1: Qatar stun Switzerland with last-gasp to draw, secure first WC point

The lead

June 13, 2026 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA — Qatar stun Switzerland with last-gasp to draw, secure first WC point. Qatar scored a last-gasp equaliser to secure their first World Cup point by snatching a draw against Switzerland on Saturday.

How the match unfolded

This Group B match ended 1-1 between Qatar and Switzerland in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Qatar seized early momentum when Breel Embolo (Switzerland) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. in the 17'. The final swing came in the 90'+4' when Own Goal by Miro Muheim, Switzerland. Qatar 1, Switzerland 1.. 67,966 fans were in the building at Levi's Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Attempt saved. Ahmed Alaa (Qatar) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Gregor Kobel (Switzerland). Assisted by Akram Afif.
  • Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
  • Attempt blocked. Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.
  • Own Goal by Miro Muheim, Switzerland. Qatar 1, Switzerland 1.
  • Corner, Switzerland. Conceded by Karim Boudiaf.
  • Attempt missed. Ardon Jashari (Switzerland) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
  • Second Half ends, Qatar 1, Switzerland 1.

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 17' — Switzerland: Breel Embolo (Switzerland) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 90'+4' — Qatar: Own Goal by Miro Muheim, Switzerland. Qatar 1, Switzerland 1.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Qatar scored a last-gasp equaliser to secure their first World Cup point by snatching a draw against Switzerland on Saturday.

    Bookings: 3 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Qatar and Switzerland split the points in Group B. In a 48-team World Cup, a draw reshapes the group table and can swing who advances as a third-place side.

    What comes next

    Qatar and Switzerland remain in Group B with one point each and turn to their final group fixtures on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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