Qatar vs Switzerland Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Sat, 13 Jun - 7:00 PM
World Cup
Qatar QAT
1 – 1
Switzerland SUI
Full Time Sat, 13 Jun 7:00 PM
Round 1 Group Stage
Boualem Khoukhi - 90+4'
Goal
|
Goal
Breel Embolo - 17' (P)

CONTEXT

Qatar hosted Switzerland in a competitive fixture that finished 1-1. Switzerland led 0-1 at halftime after an early breakthrough. Qatar responded with an equalizer in the second period to secure the draw. Switzerland controlled 68 percent possession while Qatar held 32 percent. Expected goals heavily favored Switzerland at 3.41 to Qatar's 0.76 creating a differential of minus 2.65. The stronger team Switzerland failed to claim victory despite clear dominance in underlying metrics. No red cards occurred to alter the contest. The moderate deviation from Switzerland highlighted their inability to translate control into a winning margin.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Switzerland recorded a moderate deviation from pre-match expectations in the draw.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with overall performance indicators.
  • xG alignment: The 1-1 result did not align with the xG differential of minus 2.65.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome stayed consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Switzerland posted 3.41 xG while Qatar managed only 0.76 xG.
  • Event impact: The 0-1 halftime score shaped second half adjustments for both sides.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards left match dynamics free from card-based distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

S. Martínez

Honduras 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

W. López Ramos

1st Assistant

Honduras

C. Ramírez Soto

2nd Assistant

Honduras

O. Nation

4th Official

Jamaica

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 4.32
Yellow cards / match 0.59
Red cards / match 0.09
Penalties / match 0.03
Qatar J. Lopetegui Argote
J. Lopetegui Argote
VS
Switzerland M. Yakin
M. Yakin
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Qatar
0.76%
Draw
92.86%
Away Switzerland
6.38%

Movement

Changes since opening
Qatar
-0.17%
Draw
+6.26%
Switzerland
-6.09%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
27.78
55.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Qatar
Switzerland
Power Score
27.78
55.56
League Position
4
1
Global Rank
55
19

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Qatar — Opponent-weighted form score
Switzerland — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Qatar Switzerland

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Qatar

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Switzerland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Qatar ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Switzerland
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.38
44.71
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
44.71
24.38
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Qatar -1.83 Efficiency Index
vs
Switzerland +1.83 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Qatar
Switzerland
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Qatar
vs
Switzerland
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Qatar Switzerland
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
48%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.10 vs -0.63
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Qatar Switzerland
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
48%
13%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.63 vs -0.10
Qatar
Switzerland
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Qatar
vs
Switzerland
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Qatar Switzerland
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Qatar 0.44
Switzerland 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Qatar Switzerland
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Qatar 0.01
Switzerland 0.06
Qatar
Switzerland
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SUI had peak pressure around 54'.
  • SUI started the game with stronger pressure.
QAT Pressure SUI Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SUI reached the top pressure at 54' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Qatar QAT Home
0 matches
Switzerland SUI Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-14T00:00:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
M. Abunad
Qatar
1 M. Abunad
A. Al Oui
Substitution
Qatar
13 A. Al Oui
P. Correia
Qatar
2 P. Correia
B. Khoukhi
Qatar
16 (C) B. Khoukhi
H. Ahmed
Qatar
14 H. Ahmed
J. Abdulsallam
Substitution
Qatar
5 J. Abdulsallam
A. Al Haj Madibo
Qatar
23 A. Al Haj Madibo
G. Laye
Qatar
4 G. Laye
E. da Silva
Substitution
Qatar
8 E. da Silva
Y. Youssef
Substitution
Qatar
15 Y. Youssef
A. Afif
Qatar
11 A. Afif

General Information

Date & Time :
Jun 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round 1 · Group Stage
Stadium :
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Capacity :
68500
Attendance :
67966
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Saíd Martínez
Walter Enrique López Ramos
Christian Jesús Ramírez Soto
Oshane Nation

Statistics

Possession
QAT
34%
SUI
66%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 6
3 Shots 19
16 Dangerous attacks 88
32 Possession 68
3 Corners 10
12 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

74 Ball Safe 72
0 Penalties 1
12 Goal Kicks 5
6 Goal Attempts 18
5 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 17
9 Successful Headers 10
1 Assists 0
2 Injuries 0
4 Dribble Attempts 13
2 Successful Dribbles 7
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54

Attacking

48 Attacks 132
1 Big Chances Missed 5
2 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

64 Long Passes 35
277 Passes 578
197 Successful Passes 526
71 Successful Passes Percentage 91
5 Key Passes 24
19 Successful Long Passes 27
30 Successful Long Passes Percentage 77

Defensive

5 Saves 3
14 Tackles 8
10 Interceptions 7
36 Duels Won 37

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 35
2 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
12 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Saíd Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Mahmoud Abunada
Mahmoud Abunada Goalkeeper
7.5
2
Pedro Miguel
Pedro Miguel Defender
7.07
13
Ayoub Al-Oui
Ayoub Al-Oui Defender
6.14
20
Ahmed Fathi
Ahmed Fathi
Midfielder60'
6.9
14
Homam Al-Amin
Homam Al-Amin Defender
7.33
16
Boualem Khoukhi
Boualem Khoukhi (C) Defender
7.16
4
Issa Laye
Issa Laye Midfielder
7.1
5
Jassem Gaber
Jassem Gaber Midfielder
6.46
12
Karim Boudiaf
Karim Boudiaf
Midfielder60'
6.88
23
Assim Madibo
Assim Madibo Midfielder
6.44
8
Edmílson Junior
Edmílson Junior Attacker
6.39
10
Hasan Al-Haydos
Hasan Al-Haydos
Attacker88'
11
Akram Afif
Akram Afif Attacker
6.71
15
Yusuf Abdurisag
Yusuf Abdurisag Attacker
6.83
7
Ahmed Alaaeldin
Ahmed Alaaeldin
Attacker60'
6.71
Referee : Saíd Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Gregor Kobel
Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
6.85
4
Nico Elvedi
Nico Elvedi Defender
7.4
5
Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji Defender
7.11
6
Denis Zakaria
Denis Zakaria Defender
7.08
13
Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
7.58
2
Miro Muheim
Miro Muheim
Defender89'
8
Remo Freuler
Remo Freuler Midfielder
7.26
14
Ardon Jashari
Ardon Jashari
Midfielder89'
10
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka (C) Midfielder
7.29
20
Michel Aebischer
Michel Aebischer Midfielder
7.25
22
Fabian Rieder
Fabian Rieder
Midfielder65'
6.56
7
Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo Attacker
7.71
11
Dan Ndoye
Dan Ndoye Attacker
7.52
9
Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi
Midfielder65'
6.48
17
Rubén Vargas
Rubén Vargas Attacker
7.5

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Boualem Khoukhi
Header / 1st Goal
90+4'
89'
Event
Ardon Jashari → Remo Freuler
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Miro Muheim → Ricardo Rodríguez
10th Substitution
Event
Hasan Al-Haydos  → Edmílson Junior
8th Substitution
88'
Event
6th Substitution
79'
79'
Event
7th Substitution
65'
Event
Johan Manzambi → Dan Ndoye
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Fabian Rieder → Michel Aebischer
5th Substitution
Event
Ahmed Alaaeldin → Yusuf Abdurisag
1st Substitution
60'
Event
Karim Boudiaf → Jassem Gaber
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Ahmed Fathi → Ayoub Al-Oui
3rd Substitution
60'
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Denis Zakaria
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Jassem Gaber
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
23'
17'
Event
Breel Embolo
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Mahmoud Abunada
Time wasting / 1st Yellowcard
16'
16'
Event
Remo Freuler
Penalty confirmed

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Zeki Amdouni's right-footed shot from outside the box for Switzerland is blocked. Granit Xhaka provided the assist.
90
Update Update
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Boualem Khoukhi scores for Qatar with a header from the center of the box.
90
Attempt Attempt
Zeki Amdouni's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Granit Xhaka provided the assist.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Qatar equalizes at 1-1 with a header from Boualem Khoukhi into the bottom right corner, assisted by Homam El Amin's cross.
90
Corner Corner
Ardon Jashari from Switzerland misses a left-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Switzerland after Karim Boudiaf concedes.
89
Corner Corner
Ahmed Alaa's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Gregor Kobel. The attempt was assisted by Akram Afif.
89
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Miro Muheim comes on for Ricardo Rodríguez.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Ardon Jashari comes on for Remo Freuler.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Hassan Al Haydos comes on for Edmílson Junior.
86
Attempt Attempt
Johan Manzambi's left-footed shot from outside the box for Switzerland is blocked.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Boualem Khoukhi of Qatar.
86
Update Update
Zeki Amdouni from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
81
Update Update
Zeki Amdouni from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
79
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Johan Manzambi from Switzerland takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Miguel of Qatar.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Mohammad Al Mannai comes on for Assim Madibo.
75
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Breel Embolo's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is close but goes wide to the left. Johan Manzambi provided the assist with a through ball.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Zeki Amdouni comes on for Rubén Vargas.
72
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Rieder's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Manuel Akanji.
72
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Karim Boudiaf from Qatar takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
72
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Rubén Vargas from Switzerland has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Mahmoud Abunada from Qatar. The shot was assisted by Fabian Rieder.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Johan Manzambi of Switzerland.
68
Update Update
Edmílson Junior from Qatar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
67
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Johan Manzambi comes on for Dan Ndoye.
66
Attempt Attempt
Granit Xhaka from Switzerland misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
66
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
65
Update Update
Nico Elvedi commits a foul for Switzerland.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Fabian Rieder comes on for Michel Aebischer.
63
Update Update
Karim Boudiaf from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Attempt Attempt
Nico Elvedi's left-footed shot from the center of the box for Switzerland is blocked.
62
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Homam El Amin concedes.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Ahmed Fathy comes on for Ayoub Al Oui.
60
Update Update
Rubén Vargas wins a free kick for Switzerland on the left wing.
60
Update Update
Foul committed by Boualem Khoukhi of Qatar.
59
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Ayoub Al Oui concedes.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Ahmed Alaa comes on for Yusuf Abdurisag.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Qatar: Karim Boudiaf comes on for Jassem Gaber.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Remo Freuler of Switzerland.
57
Update Update
Mahmoud Abunada from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Switzerland after Ayoub Al Oui concedes.
52
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar.
51
Update Update
Edmílson Junior from Qatar commits a foul.
49
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right.
49
Update Update
Dan Ndoye of Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
48
Corner Corner
Granit Xhaka from Switzerland misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
48
Corner Corner
Switzerland is awarded a corner after Mahmoud Abunada concedes.
47
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Boualem Khoukhi concedes.
47
Corner Corner
Nico Elvedi from Switzerland misses a header from very close range to the right after a corner.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at Qatar 0, Switzerland 1.
46
Update Update
Rubén Vargas wins a free kick for Switzerland on the left wing.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Ayoub Al Oui from Qatar.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Dan Ndoye's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Mahmoud Abunada. The attempt was assisted by Michel Aebischer.
45
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Mahmoud Abunada concedes.
45
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Rubén Vargas from Switzerland has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Mahmoud Abunada from Qatar. The assist came from Breel Embolo.
45
Update Update
Akram Afif from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland).
45
Attempt Attempt
Denis Zakaria's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Qatar wins a corner after Dan Ndoye concedes.
45
Attempt Attempt
Michel Aebischer's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Breel Embolo.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Edmílson Junior of Qatar.
45
Update Update
Michel Aebischer from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Ricardo Rodríguez of Switzerland.
43
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Homam El Amin from Qatar takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes wide to the right after a corner.
43
Update Update
Akram Afif from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Denis Zakaria from Switzerland receives a yellow card for a foul.
42
Update Update
Yusuf Abdurisag from Qatar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Corner Corner
Qatar is awarded a corner after Gregor Kobel concedes.
42
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Edmílson Junior's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
41
Attempt Attempt
Breel Embolo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Rubén Vargas, who provided a cross.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Switzerland after Mahmoud Abunada concedes.
40
Update Update
Denis Zakaria commits a foul for Switzerland.
39
Update Update
Assim Madibo from Qatar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Update Update
Foul committed by Rubén Vargas of Switzerland.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Homam El Amin of Qatar.
38
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
36
Update Update
Pedro Miguel from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Rubén Vargas of Switzerland.
36
Update Update
Foul committed by Edmílson Junior of Qatar.
36
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick on the right wing.
35
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Assim Madibo of Qatar.
31
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
30
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
30
Attempt Attempt
Dan Ndoye's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Nico Elvedi provided the assist.
29
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Issa Laye from Qatar heads the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
28
Corner Corner
Qatar wins a corner after Nico Elvedi concedes.
28
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Pedro Miguel from Qatar.
26
Update Update
Nico Elvedi commits a foul for Switzerland.
24
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24
Update Update
Yusuf Abdurisag from Qatar wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23
Update Update
Rubén Vargas wins a free kick for Switzerland on the left wing.
23
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
23
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Jassem Gaber concedes.
21
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jassem Gaber from Qatar receives a yellow card for a foul.
21
Update Update
Foul committed by Jassem Gaber from Qatar.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Denis Zakaria's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Mahmoud Abunada. Breel Embolo provided the assist.
16
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Breel Embolo scores for Switzerland with a right-footed shot from the penalty. The match score is now Qatar 0, Switzerland 1.
16
Attempt Attempt
Rubén Vargas from Switzerland has a long-range right-footed shot from the left, but it's blocked. Granit Xhaka provided the assist.
14
Update Update
Mahmoud Abunada of Qatar concedes a penalty for a foul in the penalty area.
14
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Remo Freuler from Switzerland.
14
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mahmoud Abunada from Qatar receives a yellow card.
14
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
12
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Switzerland as Remo Freuler is fouled in the penalty area.
11
Attempt Attempt
Manuel Akanji's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Mahmoud Abunada in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Rubén Vargas with a cross.
11
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mahmoud Abunada from Qatar.
10
Update Update
Rubén Vargas of Switzerland wins a free kick on the left wing.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Jassem Gaber from Qatar.
7
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Homam El Amin concedes.
7
Attempt Attempt
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland misses the attempt, sending a left-footed shot from the center of the box over the bar. The cross was assisted by Ricardo Rodríguez.
6
Update Update
Foul committed by Remo Freuler of Switzerland.
6
Update Update
Pedro Miguel from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
6
Update Update
Foul committed by Breel Embolo of Switzerland.
3
Update Update
Pedro Miguel from Qatar is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
2
Corner Corner
Dan Ndoye's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mahmoud Abunada. Michel Aebischer provided the assist.
1
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Edmílson Junior's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved by Gregor Kobel in the center of the goal.
1
Update Update
Switzerland is flagged for offside as Remo Freuler is caught in an offside position.

CONCLUSION

Switzerland's heavy xG advantage and possession edge failed to overcome Qatar's resilience in securing the 1-1 draw. The visitors led at the interval yet could not extend their advantage after the restart. Qatar's defensive organization limited clear opportunities despite lower underlying numbers. This result underscores how matches can defy expected goal trends when finishing proves inefficient. Switzerland remains the stronger side but must improve conversion rates in future outings. The lack of dismissals kept both teams at full strength throughout. Overall the draw reflects a balanced outcome that neither side fully dominated on the day.

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