World Cup 2026: Qatar Stuns Switzerland with Late Equaliser
Boualem Khoukhi headed in a stoppage-time equalizer as Qatar earned its first World Cup point after Switzerland finished with 26 attempts.
- On Saturday, Qatar secured its first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as captain Boualem Khoukhi scored a dramatic 94th-minute equalizer.
- Breel Embolo converted a 17th-minute penalty for Switzerland after a foul by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada on Remo Freuler, but the Swiss failed to capitalize on 26 total attempts throughout the match.
- Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui praised his team's "mentality" and "discipline" after the match, while official attendance reached 67,966 despite thousands of empty seats visible throughout Levi's Stadium.
- The result leaves all four Group B teams level on one point following Canada's draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka stating, "Every draw feels like a loss."
- Switzerland faces Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday in Los Angeles, while Qatar meets co-hosts Canada in Vancouver the same day as Group B teams pursue advancement.
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The 2026 World Cup has entered its third day with four matches: Qatar – Switzerland (group B), Brazil – Morocco (C), Haiti – Scotland (C) and Australia – Turkey (D). Among others, debuted the most laureate selection in the history of the tournament, the Brazil that now trains Carlo Ancelotti. How has the Qatar – Switzerland remained A goal of Boualem Khoukhi made jump the duel between Qatar and Switzerland. It was in the 95th minute of a game th…
FIFA World Cup: Khoukhi's Late Strike Helps Qatar Secure First-ever WC Points, Play out 1-1 Stalemate Against Switzerland
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. While Switzerland dominated the first half, a couple of fumbled chances from Dan Ndoye and sluggishness in the second half cost the Swiss their share of the first three points. Switzerland had 68.10 per cent ball possession, 42 touches in the opposition's box and 26 shots, but all of this could not get them their three points, which looked certain till Khoukhi spoiled the party. Sports News …
Qatar stun Switzerland with stoppage-time equalizer for historic World Cup point
SANTA CLARA, California — Qatar earned the first World Cup point in its history after Boualem Khoukhi's dramatic stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw against Group B favorite Switzerland on Saturday.The Gulf nation looked set for another World Cup defeat before Khoukhi rose to head home in the fourth minute of added time at Levi's Stadium, sparking wild celebrations among the Qatari players and fans.Switzerland had taken the lead in the 17th …
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