Key facts
- Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland in a World Cup match.
- Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time header for Qatar.
- All teams in Group B now have one point.
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in a World Cup match.
- Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizer for Brazil.
- Ismael Saibari scored an early goal for Morocco.
- The S&P 500 saw a modest increase.
- Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes.
The World Cup featured two draws on the same day, with Qatar securing a 1-1 tie against Switzerland and Brazil drawing 1-1 with Morocco. In the Qatar-Switzerland match, Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time header to equalize for Qatar. This result leaves Group B standings open, with all teams now holding one point. In the other World Cup fixture, Brazil's Vinícius Júnior netted an equalizer to force a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Morocco had initially taken the lead in the match through a goal from Ismael Saibari. Separately, in financial markets, the S&P 500 experienced a modest increase. Market participants are anticipating the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, seeking insights into the central bank's future monetary policy direction.
