Qatar wrote a new chapter in their footballing history by claiming their first-ever World Cup point, holding Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their Group B opener at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California — and they did it with a goal deep in stoppage time.
Switzerland lead from the spot
Switzerland took an early grip and won a penalty in the 17th minute after Qatar's Abunada fouled Freuler. Breel Embolo converted to put the Nati ahead.
Chances squandered
Switzerland dominated and created chance after chance but failed to kill the game off, registering 3.24 expected goals (xG) to Qatar's 0.76. (ESPN)
Khoukhi's late rescue
Just when Switzerland looked set for all three points, captain Boualem Khoukhi struck in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to earn a historic draw — Qatar's first point at any World Cup after losing every game as hosts in 2022. (FOX Sports)
Group B wide open
With Canada and Bosnia also drawing 1-1, all four Group B teams sit on a single point, leaving the group wide open ahead of the next rounds. Qatar next face Canada and then Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stay with Malaab Al-An for full coverage of every Arab team's World Cup journey.