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Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time strike allowed Qatar to salvage a draw against Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign opener.

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San Franciso Bay Arena Stadium

Who
Boualem Khoukhi, Breel Embolo, Julen Lopetegui
What
Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time strike allowed Qatar to salvage a draw against Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign opener.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:14:48 GMT · 4h 7m ago
Where
San Franciso Bay Arena Stadium ·
Why
Khoukhi scored a header in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, canceling out Breel Embolo's earlier penalty.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This draw means Qatar's head coach Julen Lopetegui secured a point in his World Cup managerial debut, and Switzerland will regret not capitalizing on multiple scoring opportunities.

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  1. War & Conflict2h 59m ago
    A late strike from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Saturday.
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  2. War & Conflict2h 59m ago
    A late strike in additional time from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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  3. War & Conflict2h 59m ago
    Boualem Khoukhi scored a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Qatar against Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup.
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  4. Currently Reading4h 7m ago
    Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time strike allowed Qatar to salvage a draw against Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign opener.

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