Switzerland are unbeaten in their last 7 World Cup openers (3 wins, 4 draws) — since losing to West Germany in 1966.

Qatar earned their first-ever point at the World Cup and scored their first-ever goal against European opposition.

Switzerland ran up 3.20 expected goals but scored just 1

Qatar have still never won a match at the World Cup — 4 games without a victory (1 draw, 3 defeats).

European teams are still without a win at this World Cup — 2 draws, 1 defeat from 3 matches against other confederations.