Qatar vs Switzerland: 94th-Minute Own Goal Earns Qatar a First Point
Updated 17 June 2026.
Qatar vs Switzerland at World Cup 2026 finished 1-1, with a 94th-minute own goal from Miro Muheim handing Qatar the first World Cup point in their history at Levi’s Stadium. Breel Embolo’s first-half penalty had put Switzerland in control, but a chaotic, late own goal under pressure denied them all three points in cruel fashion.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Qatar 1-1 Switzerland |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group B |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Scorers | Muheim 90+4′ own goal (QAT); Embolo 17′ pen (SUI) |
How Qatar snatched a point
Switzerland looked set for the win after Breel Embolo converted a penalty on 17 minutes, and for much of the night they managed the game comfortably. Qatar, though, kept pushing, and the reward came in the cruellest way for the Swiss. Deep in stoppage time, on 90+4, defender Miro Muheim turned the ball into his own net under pressure to make it 1-1.
It was a heartbreaking way for Switzerland to drop points, and a historic one for Qatar, who registered their first ever World Cup point after losing all three group games as hosts in 2022.
What Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup 2026 means for Group B
The draw left all four Group B sides level on a single point after the opening round, the tightest group in the tournament. Switzerland will feel they should have more; Qatar will take huge belief from the manner of it. Track the group on our standings page.
What is next
Both sides return to Group B action, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. See the day’s full rundown in our World Cup 2026 June 13 round-up and the complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Qatar vs Switzerland?
Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their World Cup 2026 Group B match on 13 June at Levi’s Stadium. Breel Embolo scored a penalty for Switzerland (17′) and Miro Muheim’s own goal (90+4′) levelled it for Qatar.
How did Qatar equalise against Switzerland?
Qatar equalised through a 94th-minute own goal, when Switzerland defender Miro Muheim turned the ball into his own net under pressure. It earned Qatar their first ever World Cup point.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B.
