The Switzerland national football team started the World Cup 2026 with a 1:1 draw against Qatar. The team, led by captain Granit Xhaka, had set the goal of playing the best World Cup of all time, but the start was disappointing. Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead with a penalty, but Boualem Khoukhi punished the lack of efficiency of the Swiss with a late equalizer. The Swiss had many chances, but could not take them. Qatar celebrated its first point in a World Cup. The Swiss must now improve for the next game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday to get back on track for the knockout stage. The Switzerland national football team had prepared well for the start of the World Cup 2026, but the start did not go as hoped. The team, led by coach Murat Yakin, must now analyze what went wrong and focus on the next game. Swiss fans hope for a better performance in the next game. The Switzerland national football team will now prepare for the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina and hopes for a win. The team, led by captain Granit Xhaka, is ready, mentally and physically, and wants to play the best World Cup of all time.