Switzerland suffered a major setback in the World Cup after conceding a late equalizer to Qatar. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Boualem Khoukhis scored a header in added time. This result marks Qatar’s first-ever point in a World Cup tournament, a historic achievement for the nation. Switzerland had been widely expected to defeat Qatar, considered the underdog in the group. The late goal denied Switzerland a crucial victory in their opening match. The draw complicates Switzerland’s path to advancement in the tournament, while boosting Qatar’s hopes. This unexpected result has sent shockwaves through the competition.