Qatar Snatch Late Draw Against Switzerland in World Cup Group Opener

Qatar: Qatar came from behind to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in their opening Group Two match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Arena. Switzerland took the lead through Breel Embolo, who converted from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. Qatar snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time, when Swiss midfielder Miro Muheim inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the fourth minute of added time, securing Qatar's first point of the tournament.

According to Oman News Agency, with the result, all four teams in Group Two sit level on one point each, following Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.