Qatar earned a dramatic late point in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener after a stoppage-time own goal by Miro Muheim secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
Switzerland looked on course for victory after Breel Embolo gave them the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review in the 16th minute, with Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada also receiving a yellow card.
Embolo made no mistake from the spot, putting Switzerland 1-0 ahead and giving Murat Yakin’s side early control of the match.
Qatar had to defend for long spells as Switzerland pushed for a second goal, but they stayed in the contest and kept the deficit at one going into the final stages.
The decisive moment came in stoppage time. In the 90+3rd minute, Miro Muheim, who had only come on as a substitute in the 89th minute, turned the ball into his own net to make it 1-1 and hand Qatar a valuable point.
Switzerland will feel frustrated after leading for most of the match, while Qatar will take confidence from their late fightback.
Goals
- 17′ Breel Embolo – Switzerland
Penalty - 90+3′ Miro Muheim own goal – Qatar
Key Moments
- 16′ Penalty awarded to Switzerland after VAR review
- 16′ Mahmoud Abunada booked for Qatar
- 17′ Breel Embolo scores from the penalty spot
- 23′ Jassem Gaber booked for Qatar
- 42′ Denis Zakaria booked for Switzerland
- 89′ Miro Muheim comes on for Switzerland
- 90+3′ Muheim scores an own goal to make it 1-1
- 90+8′ Full-time: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
Substitutions
Qatar
- 60′ Ahmed Fathy replaced Ayoub Aloui
- 60′ Karim Boudiaf replaced Jassem Gaber
- 60′ Ahmed Alaaeldin replaced Yousuf Abdelrazzaq
- 79′ Mohammed Manai replaced Assim Madibo
- 88′ Hasan Alhaydos replaced Edmilson Junior
Switzerland
- 66′ Fabian Rieder replaced Michel Aebischer
- 66′ Johan Manzambi replaced Dan Ndoye
- 79′ Zeki Amdouni replaced Ruben Vargas
- 89′ Ardon Jashari replaced Remo Freuler
- 89′ Miro Muheim replaced Ricardo Rodríguez
What It Means
The result leaves both Qatar and Switzerland with one point from their opening Group B match. Switzerland may see it as two points dropped after leading until stoppage time, while Qatar will view it as a valuable result after showing resilience late in the game.
For Qatar, the late equaliser could prove important in a tight group. For Switzerland, the challenge will be turning control into a full three points in their next match.
Final Score
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
