Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: Boualem Khoukhi scores late to earn country's first ever World Cup point - as it happened

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How Qatar earned their first ever World Cup point (0:50)

Qatar stunned Switzerland in San Francisco on Saturday to take their first ever FIFA World Cup point.

Breel Embolo put the Swiss in front in the first half from the spot -- after Remo Freuler was brought down by goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada.

And the then-leaders had countless opportunities to bury the game, but failed to make them count -- but it looked like Qatar weren't threatening seriously.

But Julen Lopetegui's men dug in until the 94th minute, when a late ball into the box was headed home by skipper Boualem Khoukhi to salvage a draw and cause bedlam in the Qatar dugout.

Here's how it unfolded.

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There was a VAR check for a potential offside against Freuler, and while it looked tight, the spot-kick was authorised and converted.

The Asian champions hoped to draw on their experience from recent major tournaments -- as Asia Cup champions -- to spring a surprise against one of Europe's most consistent international sides.

Both teams knew three points here would provide an early boost in the race for a place in the last 32 -- with a match against a third-placed finisher on offer for the team that comes top of the group.

Qatar booked their place at the 2026 World Cup by defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in the fourth round of AFC qualifying, earning a spot at the finals for the second time in their history.