Switzerland stumble out the gate with Qatar draw

Qatar hold Switzerland in opening disappointment

Your team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 1–1 draw against Qatar, and it stings (1). Qatar had never taken a point at a World Cup before this. The result leaves Group B wide open after all four teams drew their first matches, but Switzerland were expected to win this one comfortably.

Neville slams FIFA over Qatar penalty

The penalty that gave Qatar their equaliser has not gone down quietly. Gary Neville went hard at FIFA on the decision, accusing them of a lack of transparency (1). Manager Murat Yakin is also under fire, with his substitutions and tactical calls questioned after the match.

Embolo: the opening-day specialist

Breel Embolo scored in the opener, and it is becoming a habit (2). The Stade Rennais forward also found the net in Switzerland's first matches at Euro 2024 and the 2022 World Cup. He is the man your team turns to when a tournament kicks off.

Bosnia next in a group that starts level

Bosnia and Herzegovina are up next, and they also drew their opener. The group is level on points, one goal scored and one conceded for everyone. Your team need three points to avoid a nervy final matchday against Canada.