Qatar faced a significant challenge against Switzerland, the highest-rated team in Group B. Throughout the first half, the West Asian representative struggled to maintain control of the game. The Swiss midfielders completely stifled the midfield line of Qatar. This dominance allowed Switzerland to take the lead. The breakthrough came when Embolo converted a penalty kick to open the scoring. Qatar found themselves in a difficult position, struggling to defend against the Swiss onslaught. The first half concluded with Switzerland firmly in control of the game.