Qatar began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Switzerland in San Francisco. This match marks Qatar’s return to competitive international football following their role as hosts of the 2022 World Cup. Switzerland, considered the group favorites, aimed to secure an early lead in Group B with a victory. The game saw an early scoring opportunity for Qatar, quickly followed by an attack from the Swiss side. The match concluded without either team finding the back of the net, resulting in a shared point for both nations. Coverage of the match began at 9 PM local time with detailed, live updates. A win for Switzerland would have placed them atop the group standings.