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Switzerland Draw 1-1, Qatar Earns First World Cup Point

6/15/2026

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Summary

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Boualem Khoukhi headed a 90'+4 equalizer, giving Qatar its first World Cup point.
Breel Embolo scored a 17th-minute penalty to put Switzerland ahead 1-0.
Mahmoud Abunada was yellow-carded in the 15th minute for fouling Remo Freuler.
Switzerland held 68% possession, outshot Qatar 26-7, and finished the match 1-1.
The event attracted 67,966 spectators, saw temperatures rise to 88 °F, and was observed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

History

Historical Context

After being readmitted to FIFA in 1992, South Africa qualified for its first World Cup in France 1998. On 12 June 1998 in Marseille, they earned their inaugural tournament point with a 2-2 draw against Saudi Arabia, giving the team two points in the group. Their debut joined other first-time qualifiers like Croatia and Japan, illustrating the tournament’s growing global reach.

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Story summary

Boualem Khoukhi headed a 90'+4 equalizer, giving Qatar its first World Cup point.
Breel Embolo scored a 17th-minute penalty to put Switzerland ahead 1-0.
Mahmoud Abunada was yellow-carded in the 15th minute for fouling Remo Freuler.
Switzerland held 68% possession, outshot Qatar 26-7, and finished the match 1-1.
The event attracted 67,966 spectators, saw temperatures rise to 88 °F, and was observed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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