Qatar earns first World Cup point with stoppage-time equalizer against Switzerland
4 verified6 unconfirmed
Boualem Khoukhi scored a header in stoppage time to give Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute, but Qatar’s goalkeeper made several saves to keep his team in the match. With the draw, Qatar earned its first World Cup point after losing all three group matches in its tournament debut in 2022. The result leaves Group B with all four teams tied on one point each. Qatar will next face host nation Canada on June 18.
What’s verified
Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizer on a header in stoppage time.
Breel Embolo converted a penalty in the 17th minute for Switzerland’s goal.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
This was Qatar’s first World Cup point after losing all three group matches in 2022.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reported details of a visa delay for Breel Embolo, including a 2018 criminal conviction and a denied boarding on June 3.
Only one source identified Homam Ahmed as the player who provided the assist on Khoukhi’s goal.
Only one source noted that all four Group B teams have one point following a draw between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Only one source listed the specific date of Qatar’s next match against Canada as June 18.
Only one source mentioned empty seats at Levi’s Stadium and sprinklers running during a break.
Only one source named the coaches: Julen Lopetegui (Qatar) and Murat Yakin (Switzerland).
Key figures
Boualem Khoukhi – Qatari player, scored equalizer
Breel Embolo – Swiss player, scored penalty
Mahmoud Abunada – Qatari goalkeeper
Sources: abcnews.com, sbnation.com
