Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup 2026: Why to back Breel Embolo to score 2+ goals at 11/2

The World Cup 2026 is now upon us and in this article, our focus is on Qatar vs Switzerland in Group B on Saturday night, and more specifically focusing on Swiss striker Breel Embolo.

Playing his club football at Rennes in Ligue 1, Embolo managed double figures for goals in his debut season, netting 10 in total in 34 appearances across all competitions.

That is roughly a goal in every three or four games on average, and at international level across a longer time period, he has kept roughly the same rate.

Indeed, Embolo has scored no fewer than 24 times in 86 senior caps for Switzerland, which is a goal roughly every three-and-a-half matches on average.

He particularly shines at major tournaments though, and so we are backing him to open his goalscoring account in style against Qatar in the first matchday.

Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup 2026: Embolo's goalscoring history

Embolo is among some elite names when it comes to one particular goalscoring stat.

Alongside only Harry Kane, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug and Cody Gakpo, the 29-year-old scored multiple goals at the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 European Championships.

Indeed, Embolo bagged twice in each tournament, while he was also Group B's top scorer in qualifying for this World Cup.

The striker netted four times in six appearances, including a brace against Kosovo in Switzerland's opening match.

Incidentally, the Swiss are also in Group B at the World Cup with Qatar their first game, so can Embolo repeat his heroics?

Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup 2026: Embolo to score 2+ goals offers value

Embolo to score 2+ goals against Qatar is available at 11/2 (6.50) with Betway, and we feel this holds excellent value and is worth a punt ahead of the match.

Scoring a brace against Kosovo in Switzerland's opening World Cup qualifier was not the first time Embolo has netted multiple times in one game for his country, as he also did so against Lithuania in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

In fact, he has recorded multiple goal contributions in one match on four other occasions for the Red Crosses, including in his last appearance in a 4-1 friendly win over Jordan (G1, A1).

There is a gulf in class between Switzerland and Qatar, with Opta giving the Swiss a 76% chance to win the game, which should mean Embolo will get plenty of opportunities to find the net.

Expected to start as the central striker, we are backing him to fill his scoring boots once again on the biggest of international stages.