World Cup Group Stage - 1
Qatar 1 - 1 FT Switzerland
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' M. Abunada
B. Embolo 17'
23' J. Gaber
D. Zakaria 42'
HT
60' ↓ A. Al Oui ↑A. Fathi
60' ↓ J. Gaber ↑K. Boudiaf
60' ↓ Y. Abdurisag ↑A. Alaaeldin
↓ D. Ndoye ↑J. Manzambi 65'
↓ M. Aebischer ↑F. Rieder 65'
79' ↓ A. O. Madibo ↑M. Al Mannai
↓ R. Vargas ↑Z. Amdouni 79'
89' ↓ Edmilson Junior ↑H. Al Haydos
↓ R. Rodriguez ↑M. Muheim 89'
↓ R. Freuler ↑A. Jashari 89'
90'+4 B. Khoukhi (H. Al Amin)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Qatar
Goalkeepers
Mahmud Abunad 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Defenders
Ayoub Al Oui 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Miguel 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Boualem Khoukhi 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Homam Al-Amin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Assim Madibo
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Issa Laye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Edmilson Junior 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Yusuf Abdurisag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Akram Afif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Meshaal Barsham 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Salah Zakaria
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sultan Al-Brake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Fathi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Boudiaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdelaziz Hatem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Naceur Almanai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Alaaeldin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almoez Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Muntari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassan Al Haydos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Switzerland
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Denis Zakaria 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Nico Elvedi 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
90
Passes
4
Duels
Manuel Akanji
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
101
Passes
6
Duels
Ricardo Rodríguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Michel Aebischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Granit Xhaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Remo Freuler
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Dan Ndoye
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Breel Embolo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Rubén Vargas 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Yvon Mvogo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marvin Keller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Jaquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurèle Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miro Muheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Rieder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Sow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Fassnacht
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Itten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zeki Amdouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2018 | Switzerland | 0 - 1 | Qatar | Friendlies | Stadio di Cornaredo (Lugano) |
11/14/2018
Qatar Win
Switzerland Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Khoukhi’s Late Heroics Stun Dominant Switzerland
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. Qatar absorbed relentless pressure before snatching a dramatic point to leave the Swiss wondering how they dropped this result.
The Swiss Siege Begins
Levi's Stadium hosted a truly one-sided opening phase. Switzerland dominated possession and immediately pinned their opponents deep. The Intensity of their pressing left no room to breathe. Their reward arrived quickly. Just 17 minutes in, B. Embolo stepped up to bury a crucial penalty. The European side dictated the tempo with surgical passing, racking up a staggering 68% of the ball. Rubén Vargas orchestrated the attack brilliantly, slicing through the defensive lines with five key passes. It looked like a routine day at the office.
A Wall of Resistance
Despite a barrage of 25 shots, the European side failed to kill the tie. The Balance of play heavily favoured the Swiss, yet they lacked that lethal finishing touch. They generated an immense 3.15 expected goals. It was an outright attacking siege. Yet, Qatar refused to break entirely. They packed the penalty area and forced a scrap. At the other end, Gregor Kobel had to stay sharp, pulling off three crucial saves to maintain the narrow advantage. Nico Elvedi swept up any loose balls, keeping the backline organized and limiting the counter-attacks.
The 90th-Minute Stunner
Football punishes profligacy. As the clock ticked towards stoppage time, the Stakes peaked in this crucial Group Stage opener. Qatar had barely threatened all evening, registering just seven shots in total. Then, the miracle happened in the 90th minute. H. Al Amin found a pocket of space and delivered the perfect ball. B. Khoukhi rose to the occasion, burying a dramatic equalizer against the run of play. The final whistle brought contrasting emotions. The Swiss collapsed in disbelief after squandering complete control, while the underdogs celebrated a hard-fought point.
Key Questions
How did Switzerland pull off this shock result?
They didn't. Switzerland dominated with 25 shots and 68% possession but failed to finish, allowing Qatar to steal a shock 1-1 draw.
Did Qatar deserve the late equalizer?
The numbers say no. They survived a 25-shot barrage with just 32% possession, but their sheer defensive resilience earned them that magical 90th-minute moment.
What does this mean for Qatar's season?
This hard-fought point keeps them alive in the Group Stage. Escaping a match they were completely outplayed in is a massive morale boost.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Swiss Precision Set to Overwhelm Qatar
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 7/100. A massive gulf in quality turns this World Cup opener into a likely procession rather than a competitive spectacle.
The Setup
When Qatar meet Switzerland at Levi's Stadium on June 13, 2026, the script feels already written. Our pre-match data paints a grim picture for the Middle Eastern side, with a one-sided probability gap showing the Swiss as overwhelming favorites. A dreadful Form rating indicates neither side arrives playing scintillating football, but the sheer talent disparity is impossible to ignore. A low Stars metric suggests casual fans might look elsewhere, and the minimal Stakes appeal for neutrals stems from the expectation of a routine European victory. In tournament football, you must survive and advance, and the Swiss will view this as three guaranteed points to kickstart their campaign.
Key Battle
Expect a classic attack-versus-defense scenario. The Qatari backline will sit deep, absorbing pressure and hoping to frustrate. The true test lies with the Swiss midfield engine room, who must patiently dissect a rigid defensive block without leaving themselves exposed to the rare counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Switzerland wins this effortlessly, 3-0. The European side will dominate possession from the opening whistle, suffocating Qatari transition attempts and eventually wearing down a tired defense with relentless pressure.