Qatar manager Julen Lopetegi reacted to his team's 1-1 draw with Switzerland on 13 June 2026, in which they scored their first-ever World Cup point in tournament history. Lopetegi said: 'When we arrived here, we achieved one dream – to be here, and the first point in World Cup history is another small dream. We have the right to keep dreaming.'
The manager acknowledged the tactical difficulty of facing Switzerland and noted that his players need more time to adapt to the tournament's pace compared to European sides. Lopetegi added: 'We will fight for our right!'
Qatar's historic draw marks a psychological turning point; their market odds for progression may shift based on whether they demonstrate attacking improvement, affecting odds for their matches against Canada (19 June) and Bosnia (24 June).
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