23'
Qatar · Yellow card · Jassem Gaber
Qatar
Kickoff weather26°CClear5 mph · 0% precip
Group B2026-06-137:00 PM
1-1
FTSan Francisco Bay Area StadiumSanta ClaraUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Qatar vs Switzerland. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read QAT pinned back - 32% of the ball
ControlsPossession · QAT line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
16'
Qatar · Yellow card · Mahmud Abunada
17'
✓Switzerland · Penalty goal · Breel Embolo
42'
Switzerland · Yellow card · Denis Zakaria
45+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
60'
Qatar · Ahmed Fathy on for Ayoub Al-Oui
60'
Qatar · Karim Boudiaf on for Jassem Gaber
60'
Qatar · Ahmed Alaaeldin on for Yusuf Abdurisag
65'
Switzerland · Johan Manzambi on for Dan Ndoye
65'
Switzerland · Fabian Rieder on for Michel Aebischer
78'
Qatar · Mohamed Manai on for Assim Madibo
79'
Switzerland · Zeki Amdouni on for Rubén Vargas
88'
Qatar · Hassan Al-Haydos on for Edmilson Junior
89'
Switzerland · Miro Muheim on for Ricardo Rodriguez
89'
Switzerland · Ardon Jashari on for Remo Freuler
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
90+4'
⚽Switzerland · Own goal · Miro Muheim
Own goal
17 of 150 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = QAT share, mirror of SUI
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerJulen LopeteguiManagerMurat Yakin
QAT
SUI
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Switzerland enters this matchup with a significant Elo advantage and stronger recent form compared to Qatar. While Qatar famously secured a 1-0 victory in their only previous meeting, Switzerland's current tactical structure and midfield control under Granit Xhaka present a much different challenge. The outcome will likely hinge on whether Qatar can disrupt the Swiss first-phase build-up to replicate their past success.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
QATChallenger
1421SUIFavourite
1891How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 1
QAT 1
QAT 1 win0 drawsSUI 0 wins
+-Recent meetings1 matches
2018FriendlyQAT 1-0 SUIQAT
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap
What kind of game?
Switzerland enters the match with a significant advantage in offensive threat and defensive stability. While Qatar relies heavily on set-piece opportunities to generate chances, Switzerland's superior xG profile and defensive resistance suggest they are well-positioned to dictate the game's tempo.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
QATSUI
| Axis | QAT | SUI |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54.2% | 59.7% |
| Defending | 3.0 resistance | 5.2 resistance |
| Set pieces | 35.5% | 25.0% |
| Threat | 0.51 xG/match | 1.56 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central channel remains the primary tactical focal point for both sides. With over 75% of attacking activity concentrated centrally, the match will likely hinge on defensive stability in the middle of the pitch. Secondary pressure on the right wing could provide an alternative route if the central lanes become congested.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
star-led / system-led
Who to watch
Qatar relies on individual star power while Switzerland dictates play through a rigid system. Switzerland's ability to sustain high possession and box pressure will be the primary tactical test for Qatar's defensive structure.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Qatarstar-led
No player or system spotlight data available for this team yet.
Switzerlandsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
SUI are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession85th
SUI are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.