🇶🇦 Qatar vs Switzerland 🇨🇭
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland (full time). Goals: Breel Embolo (pen.) 17', Boualem Khoukhi 90+5'. The match aired in Spanish in the US free on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Match recap
Qatar rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Levi's Stadium to claim the first point in their World Cup history. Switzerland dominated from start to finish — more than 25 shots and 3.24 expected goals to 0.76 — and led through a Breel Embolo penalty in the 17th minute after a VAR review. But goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada kept Julen Lopetegui's side alive with a string of saves, and in the 95th minute captain Boualem Khoukhi rose to head home Homam Ahmed's cross for an unlikely equaliser. The result blows Group B wide open: all four teams now have a single point. Qatar and Switzerland both play again on June 18.
Match commentaryWhere it aired in Spanish
The match aired in Spanish on Telemundo, free over the air, and streamed on Peacock. Each team's next game airs on the same channels.
The teams
Qatar reach the 2026 World Cup through AFC and have been drawn into Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland. Qatar have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
Switzerland reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group B alongside Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar. Switzerland have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
The venue
The match is played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, a 68,500-capacity venue that FIFA refers to as San Francisco Bay Area Stadium during the tournament. The nearest major airport is San José (SJC). FIFA enforces a clear-bag policy at every venue, so plan to travel light and arrive early to get through security.
Levi's Stadium →Frequently asked questions
How did Qatar vs Switzerland end?+
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland (full time). Goals: Breel Embolo (pen.) 17', Boualem Khoukhi 90+5'.
Where can I watch Qatar vs Switzerland in Spanish?+
In Spanish in the US, the match airs free over the air on Telemundo, on Universo on cable, and streams on Peacock. Telemundo is the easiest free option.
What time does Qatar vs Switzerland kick off?+
Kickoff is at 1:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM ART (Mexico, US Eastern and Argentina times). Check the timezone table above for your exact local time.
Is Qatar vs Switzerland free to watch?+
Yes, if it airs on Telemundo over the air you can watch it free with an antenna. Universo (cable) and Peacock (streaming) are paid options that also carry it in Spanish.
What channel is the match on in Spanish?+
Telemundo or Universo on TV, and Peacock for streaming, all with Spanish-language commentary.
Where is Qatar vs Switzerland played?+
At Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.
Who is favourite in Qatar vs Switzerland?+
Group matches are tight; see the "what to expect" section above for the head-to-head context.
Diego Salcedo is a bilingual football writer based in Houston. He breaks down matches, tactics and the talking points of every World Cup matchday, following South American and European football closely for over a decade.
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