Key facts
- Qatar secured its first World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.
- Boualem Khoukhi scored Qatar's goal, assisted by Homam El Amin.
- Ardon Jashari's late shot missed the target.
- Six minutes of added time were played.
- Former England players Ian Wright and Gary Neville provided commentary.
Qatar earned its first-ever point in World Cup history, drawing 1-1 with Switzerland in a match that saw late drama and commentary from former England internationals. Boualem Khoukhi scored Qatar's historic goal in the second half, assisted by Homam El Amin, before Ardon Jashari's attempt to win it for Switzerland went wide.
Six minutes of added time were played, during which Ahmed Alaa's shot was saved by Switzerland's Gregor Kobel. Former England striker Ian Wright expressed delight for Qatar, noting the potential significance of a win, while Gary Neville praised Qatar's resilience against a Switzerland side that he felt should have secured a larger lead.
The draw marks a significant moment for Qatar, achieving a result that eluded them in previous tournaments.