Switzerland kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Qatar. The Swiss team was favored to win but failed to secure all three points, leaving them with one point alongside the other teams in the group. Ardon Jashari, a midfielder for AC Milan, made his World Cup debut in the final minutes of the game. He replaced Freuler in the 89th minute, tasked with bringing new energy to the midfield.

The game started with Switzerland taking control, but Qatar had a chance early on when Akanji made an error that allowed Junior to advance. However, it was Switzerland who scored first, with Embolo converting a penalty kick in the 17th minute. Zakaria and Vargas had opportunities to double the lead, but Qatar's defense held strong. In the second half, Xhaka came close to scoring from distance, while Vargas and Embolo missed chances to seal the win.

Jashari's introduction was marked by a concession of a shot from the edge of the box, which was blocked by Kobel. For the remainder of the game, Jashari focused on simple passes to maintain possession and order the team's play.

Qatar equalized in the 94th minute when Khoukhi headed in a cross from Al-Amin, securing a 1-1 draw. Switzerland's next match is against Bosnia on June 18, while Qatar faces Canada on June 19.

Switzerland's coach, Yakin, made a tactical decision to bring on Jashari, but the midfielder's impact was limited. Despite this, Jashari's debut marks an important milestone in his career.

The draw leaves Switzerland with one point in the group, alongside Canada and Bosnia. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing.

Qatar's equalizer was a surprise blow to Switzerland, who had been dominating the game for much of the match.