Qatar salvaged a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening Group Stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with substitute Boualem Khoukhi scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to deny the Swiss a winning start.
Switzerland took the lead in the first half, capitalising on a chance in front of goal to put Qatar on the back foot going into the interval. The Qatari side responded with sustained pressure after the break, and their persistence paid off when Khoukhi found the net late to level the score and send Arab supporters in the stands into celebration.
The point leaves both sides level in their group, with the battle for the two qualification spots still wide open heading into the next round of fixtures.
