Qatar secured a 1‑1 draw against Switzerland in Group B, earning their first World Cup point. A 71st‑minute header from Boualem Khoukhi leveled the match after Breel Embolo had given Switzerland a 1‑0 advantage from a first‑half penalty.

Switzerland, tipped as a dark horse, dominated play with 26 shots and an xG of 3.24 but managed only the penalty goal. The late equaliser exposed a lack of cutting edge and left the Swiss side scrambling to salvage a point.

Qatar’s comeback shows the host nation’s resilience and keeps their group hopes alive. With Canada and Bosnia‑Herzegovina already drawn, the result places Qatar in a precarious position where every subsequent match will test their ability to convert chances into goals.

The match underlines how a single moment can swing momentum. Switzerland’s inability to finish early turns a promising lead into a missed opportunity, while Qatar’s persistence rewards a hard‑earned point in the tournament’s opening phase.