Qatar's Goal Against Switzerland Rejected by FIFA

Qatar national team draws 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026.

What happened?

Qatar national team drew 1-1 with Switzerland, in the match that brought the two teams together last Saturday, as part of the first round of the second group of the 2026 World Cup.

Qatar scored the equalizing goal in the 90+4 minute, through a joint header between Boualem Khoukhi and Merih Demiral, defender of the Swiss national team.

Why it matters for Qatar?

FIFA rejects Qatar's goal against Switzerland, after Breel Embolo scored Switzerland's first goal from a penalty in the 17th minute of the game.

What comes next?

Qatar national team will play against Canada on Friday at 1:00 AM, while Switzerland will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday at 10:00 PM.