The 2026 World Cup delivered its first surprise of the edition today, as Switzerland was held to an unexpected 1-1 draw by Qatar, one of the teams considered the weakest in the tournament.

The Swiss team dominated the match and took the lead through a penalty won by Freuler in the first half, converted by Embolo. The striker was the one who was late to join the group after being turned back at the airport due to problems with his travel documents to the US.

But when it seemed that everything was heading towards victory for Switzerland, who would take first place, a header by Khoukhi in the extra minutes of the match, settled the score and sealed the 1-1 draw that leaves everything in the balance in Group B of the tournament.