The 2026 World Cup gives birth to a first surprise
Qatar and Switzerland drew this Saturday evening for their entry into the 2026 World Cup (1-1).
Big favorite of the match, Switzerland failed in front of Qatar this Saturday evening in San Francisco, forced to share points to everyone’s surprise for its entry into the 2026 World Cup (1-1).
The Nati, however, quickly and logically took the advantage in this part, thanks to a penalty converted by Embolo (17th). Only the Qataris, although clearly dominated, had the merit of not giving up, managing to equalize on the wire through Khoukhi (90th + 4).
Four years ago at home, Qatar failed to pick up a single point for its first participation in the supreme tournament. The counter is now open. To be confirmed potentially against Canada, then Bosnia. Two nations which also parted back to back on Friday evening (1-1).
Qatar-Switzerland, the lines at kick-off
The Qatari eleven: Abunada – Al Oui, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Homam – Laye, Madibo, Gaber – Edmilson, Abdurisag, Afif.
The Swiss eleven: Kobel – Elvedi, Akanji, Zakaria – Aebischer, Freuler, Xhaka, Rodriguez – Vargas, Embolo, Ndoye.
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