Qatar earns first World Cup point with draw; Scotland wins after 36 years

Qatar achieved a historic milestone in the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup by securing their first-ever point. The team drew 1-1 against a strong Swiss side on Sunday, with Bualam Huhi scoring a dramatic equalizer in second-half stoppage time. This draw marks a significant moment for Qatari football, which had previously lost all three matches in their home World Cup in 2022.

The match statistics showed Qatar, ranked 56th by FIFA, being outplayed by Switzerland (19th) in terms of shots, possession, and expected goals. Despite the disadvantage, Qatar's coach, Julio Velasco, praised his players' attitude and effort, stating he would have been proud even in defeat. The BBC highlighted Huhi's goal as a great moment in Qatari football history.

In other Group B matches, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 1-1, leaving all four teams with one point. Meanwhile, Scotland celebrated their first World Cup win in 36 years, defeating Haiti 1-0 thanks to a late goal from John McGinn. Scotland had not won a match in the tournament since the 1990 Italy World Cup.

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The players' attitude and demeanor were excellent, to the point that I would have been proud even if we had lost.

Haiti, participating in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, could not secure any points. Scotland, however, took the lead in Group C, ahead of Brazil and Morocco, who played to a 1-1 draw. Brazil's Vinícius Júnior scored the equalizer, extending their unbeaten streak in World Cup opening matches to 21 games.

In Group D, Australia secured a 2-0 victory over Turkey with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Conor Metcalfe, showcasing a strong defensive performance.

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Huhi's goal became a great moment in Qatari football history.