Qatar, Switzerland, Breel Embolo, Boualem Khoukhi, FIFA
13 June 2026
Qatar claimed the first World Cup point in their history with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, as Boualem Khoukhi headed in a 94th-minute equaliser. Switzerland had led through Breel Embolo’s penalty after a disputed offside check.
The controversy grew because FIFA did not release a semi-automated offside image showing whether Remo Freuler was onside before the penalty. Pundits and viewers questioned transparency, while Qatar’s late goal immediately changed Group B’s complexion.