Breel Embolo scored a penalty in the 17th minute to give Switzerland an early lead against Qatar in their Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Qatar's goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada received a yellow card for fouling Swiss midfielder Remo Freuler, resulting in the penalty. Embolo, 29, is participating in his third World Cup. Group B standings have Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina tied after a 1-1 draw.
Embolo converts penalty kick to put Switzerland on the board first Breel Embolo got Switzerland on the board first in their Group B matchup against Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
Switzerland was awarded a penalty shot in the 17th minute as Qatar’s goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada was given a yellow card for taking out Swiss striker Remo Freuler in front of the net. Embolo took the penalty shot for Switzerland and made no mistake, beating Abunada cleanly to give the Swiss a 1-0 lead in San Francisco. Switzerland is awarded penalty kick after Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada collides with Swiss midfielder Remo Freuler.
Forward Breel Embolo takes the kick and makes no mistake putting Switzerland on the board first in the 17th minute. Embolo, 29, is playing in his third World Cup after representing his country in 2018 and 2022. Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina are tied atop Group B after the two played to a 1-1 draw on Friday afternoon in Toronto. Canada will play Qatar on Thursday, June 18 before wrapping up group play against Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24.
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