Switzerland and Qatar played to a 1-1 draw in their Group B World Cup opener, with Qatar scoring a late equaliser in stoppage time. Swiss coach Murat Yakin expressed disappointment, stating his team effectively lost two points despite taking an early lead. The draw marks Qatar’s first-ever point in a World Cup match. Xherdan Shaqiri gave Switzerland the advantage in the 7th minute. The late goal prevented Switzerland from securing a winning start to their campaign. The result leaves both teams with one point each in a tightly contested group.