Breel Embolo opened the scoring for Switzerland against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2026, converting from the penalty spot in a finish that immediately sparked debate.

The penalty was awarded after Switzerland's Remo Freuler was brought down inside the box by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada. However, television replays raised questions over whether Freuler had been in an offside position in the build-up to the foul — a controversy that overshadowed the goal itself.

Embolo stepped up and dispatched the spot-kick to give Switzerland a 1-0 lead, but the legitimacy of the award remained a talking point long after the ball hit the net.