Neymar (R) of Brazil competes during a group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 17, 2018. (Xinhua/Lu Jinbo)

ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Brazil and Switzerland drew their opening World Cup group E match 1-1 in the Rostov Arena on Sunday night.

Philippe Coutinho put Brazil ahead after 20 minutes with a curling shot, but Steven Zubar's 50th minute header meant it ended all square.