Embolo Scores First Goal for Switzerland Against Qatar in World Cup 2026

Switzerland took an early lead against Qatar in their opening match of Group B at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday evening.

The Swiss team scored its first goal in the 18th minute, with Breel Embolo converting a penalty kick. He struck the ball powerfully to the right of the goalkeeper, finding the back of the net and giving his team an advantageous start in the match.

Embolo opens the scoring for Switzerland from the penalty spot 🥅⚽️.

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Switzerland’s Lineup Against Qatar in World Cup 2026

The lineup for Switzerland facing Qatar is as follows:.

• Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
• Defense: Manuel Akanji, Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi
• Midfield: Ricardo Rodriguez, Michel Aebischer, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler
• Attack: Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas

Qatar’s Lineup Against Switzerland in World Cup 2026

The lineup for Qatar facing Switzerland is as follows:.

• Goalkeeper: Mahmoud Abu Nida
• Defense: Ayoub Al-Louai, Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Hamam Al-Amin
• Midfield: Jassim Abdul Salam, Madibo, Issa Layya
• Attack: Edmilson Junior, Youssef Abdul Razak, Akram Afif