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SportsPublished: 14 June 2026 at 01:20

Qatar Secures First World Cup Point with Late Equalizer Against Switzerland

Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time equalizer to earn Qatar their first ever World Cup point, stunning Switzerland in a match played in San Francisco.

Foto: BBC Sport

Qatar's national football team achieved a historic milestone on Sunday, earning their first ever point in a World Cup competition. Boualem Khoukhi was the hero, scoring a dramatic equalizer deep into stoppage time to cancel out Switzerland's lead.

The match, held in San Francisco, saw Switzerland take the lead, but Qatar fought back relentlessly. In the dying moments, Khoukhi found the back of the net, sparking celebrations among the Qatari players and fans.

This result marks a significant achievement for Qatar, who had previously not managed to secure any points in their World Cup appearances. The late goal not only earned them a draw but also demonstrated their resilience on the international stage.

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