Breel Embolo Scores Switzerland's Opening 2026 World Cup Goal, Extends Tournament Scoring Streak
Swiss centre-forward Breel Embolo, 29, scored Switzerland's first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting his team 1-0 ahead of Qatar on Saturday. The Rennes player has now scored at four consecutive major tournaments for Switzerland since 2020, bringing his total to six international goals. This achievement makes him only the second Swiss player to score in four separate major tournaments, alongside Xherdan Shaqiri.
Breel Embolo, the 29-year-old centre-forward for Switzerland, has marked his presence on the international stage by scoring his country's opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The goal, scored on Saturday against Qatar, put Switzerland ahead 1-0. Embolo, who plays professionally for Rennes, has maintained an impressive scoring record for his national team in major tournaments.
Since 2020, Embolo has consistently scored at four consecutive major tournaments for Switzerland, accumulating a total of six goals. This accomplishment places him among an elite group of Swiss players.
He is now the second Swiss player in history to score at four separate major tournaments, a feat previously achieved by Xherdan Shaqiri, who also has six such goals. Additionally, Embolo delivered the first penalty of the 2026 World Cup.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
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