Qatar 1–1 Switzerland: Dramatic Muheim own goal earns hosts' first-ever World Cup point
Qatar claimed their first-ever World Cup point with a stunning late equalizer in a 1–1 draw against Switzerland at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on June 13, 2026. The 2022 World Cup hosts came from behind in dramatic fashion to share the spoils in Group B.
Switzerland took the lead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo converted from the penalty spot after Mahmoud Abunada fouled Remo Freuler inside the area. The Swiss dominated the remainder of the first half and created chance after chance throughout the match — recording 26 shots and an xG of 3.24 — but could not add to their lead.
Qatar's persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage time when a left-back cross found Boualem Khoukhi, whose header deflected off Swiss defender Miro Muheim and into the net in the 90th+4 minute, with FIFA officially crediting the goal as a Muheim own goal. Switzerland were left frustrated, while Qatar celebrated a historic first World Cup point.
Key moments
- •Qatar earned their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup
- •Embolo converted a 17th-minute penalty after a foul by Qatar goalkeeper Abunada
- •Switzerland dominated with 26 shots but failed to score a second goal
- •The equalizer in 90+4' was officially credited as a Miro Muheim own goal by FIFA
- •Qatar goalkeeper Abunada received a yellow card for the foul that led to the penalty
Timeline
Match facts
- Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
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- Referee: Said Martinez (Honduras)
Match report generated from publicly available sources. Facts are drawn from the sources below.